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OLD  TESTAMENTpsm^S- 


IN  A  SERIES  OF  QUESTIONS 


By  S.  M.  a. 


FIRST  SERIES. 
FROM  GENESIS  TO   FIRST   SAMUEL. 


NEW    YORK: 

ANSON  D.  F.  RANDOLPH  &  COMPANY 

900  Broadway,  Cor.  20th  St., 


ftccoraincj  to  Act  of  Con^resa,  m  tbe  year  1873,  by 
Anson  D.  F.  Randolph  &  Co., 
In  the  office  of  tb«  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 


eOWARO  0.  JCNKIMS.  ROBERT     RUTTE 

MTIR    AND    ST  E  RE  0  T  YPER,  BINDER. 

W  N.  WILLIAM   ^r.,  N.  Y. 


The  object  of  these  questions  is  to  teach  the  history  of 
the  Jewish  people,  in  its  connection  with  the  Psalms,  pro- 
phets, and  New  Testament.  Those  who  fail  to  study  one 
part  of  the  Bible  with  another,  miss  much  of  the  interest 
of  the  Book,  as  well  as  the  grand  aim  of  the  whole.  There 
are  those  who  ignore  the  Old  Testament  as  unspiritual  and 
unpractical.  To  such  the  example  of  our  Lord  should  be 
enough.  He  constantly  instructed  the  people  in  the  Old 
Testament  ;  and  in'  his  very  last  hours  with  his  disciples 
after  his  resurrection,  we  are  told,  that,  "  beginning  at  Moses, 
and  all  the  Prophets,  he  expounded  unto  them  in  all  the 
Scriptures  the  things  concerning  himself."  "Then  opened 
he  their  understanding,  that  they  might  understand  the 
Scriptures." 

Much  of  the  New  Testament,  which  consists  so  largely  in 
quotations  from  and  allusions  to  the  Old  Testament,  must 
be  a  dead  letter  to  those  ignorant  of  the  connection  of  such 
passages.  The  Epistle  to  the  Hebrews  is  an  enigma  to 
those  unacquainted  with  the  Jewish  ritual.  The  record 
of  the  sacrifices  and  services  of  the  Jewish  Church  are 
God's  own  illustrations  of  the  atonement  and  way  of  access 
for  sinners  to  Him.  The  Passover,  the  daily  bloody  sacri- 
fices, the  brazen  serpent,  the  Tabernacle,  all  set  forth  the 
"  Lamb  of  God,  who  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world." 

The  recorded  experience  and  biography  of  the  Old  Testa- 
ment are  but  illustrations  of  the  principles  laid  down  in  the 
New   Testament.      Idolatry  and    self-sufficiency   invariably 

(3) 


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meet  with  punishment  and  defeat  ;  while  loyalty  to  God 
and  simple  faith  in  him  overcome  the  greatest  difficulties, 
and  meet  a  glorious  reward.  In  view  of  all  this,  shall  we 
neglect  the  command  of  our  Lord  given  with  particular 
reference  to  the  Old  Testament,  "  Search  the  Scriptures,  for 
ill  them  ye  think  ye  have  eternal  life,  and  they  are  they  that 
testify  of  me." 

These  questions  were  prepared  for  a  class  of  young  ladies. 
If  they  have  any  merit,  it  is  in  their  simplicity.  Any  good 
they  may  have  done  has  been  through  the  influence  of  the 
Holy  Spirit,  who  blesses  the  truth  in  answer  to  prayer. 

The  books  used  by  the  class  referred  to  are  very  simple, 
Smith's  Old  Testament  History,  Kitto's  Bible  Illustrations, 
a  good  Bible  Dictionary,  and  Phillip's  Scripture  Atlas. 
Above  all,  the  Bible  itself,  studied  with  the  marginal  refer- 
ences. 


BIBLE     QUESTIONS. 
LESSON    FIRST. 

THE     BIBLE. 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  Bible  ? 
How  did  God  first  reveal  His  will  to  men  ? 
How  long  after  the  Creation  was  the  first  written  word  ? 
Twenty-five  hundred  years. 

On  what  occasion  ?    Ex.  20. 

By  whom  and  on  what  was  it  written  ? 

Where  have  we  the  record  of  the  next  revelation  ?     Ex. 

24 : 4-7. 

Where  was  the  law  deposited  ?     Deut.  31  :  24-26. 

Were  there  other  copies  made  ?     Deut.  17  :  18-20. 

What  book  was  afterwards  added  ?    Josh.  24  :  26. 

The  law  afterwards  was  placed  in  the  temple. 

In  whose  reign  was  it  lost  ? 

Who  found  it  and  read  it  ?     2  Kings  22  ;  8-13. 

What  king  cut  up  part  of  the  sacred  roll  and  burnt  it  ? 

Jer.  36  :  23. 
His  punishment  ?    Jer.  36  :  30,  31. 

(5) 


g  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Copies  during  the  captivity  ?    Dan.  9:13;  Zech,  7:12. 

Uncertain  whether  there  were  any  definite  collection 
of  psalms  and  prophets  before  the  captivity. 

How  many  books  in  the  Old  Testament  ? 
How  many  in  the  New  Testament } 
How  many  different  authors  } 

About  forty. 
How  long  was  the  work  of  revelation  going  on  } 

Sixteen  hundred  years. 
In  what  year  was  the  w^ork  of  revelation  completed  } 

A.  D.  100. 

Which  are  the  prophetical  books  of  the  Old  Testament  ? 

Which  are  the  poetical  ? 

Which  are  the  historical  ? 

How  many  of  the  authors  were  kings  ? 

Who  were  poets  ? 

What   warrior  ?     What   herdsman  ?     What   fisherman  ? 

What  tent-maker  ?     What  tax-gatherer  } 
By  whom  was  the  Old  Testament  compiled  ? 

By  Ezra,  who  was  head  of  the  great  synagogue  of  120  ; 
including  Daniel,  Shadrach,  Meshach,  and  Abednego,  and 
the  prophets  Haggai  and  Zechariah,  who  lived  during  a 
period  of  one  hundred  and  twenty-five  years,  down  to  the 
time  of  Simon  the  Just,  B.  C.  300. 

Malachi  seems  to  have  lived  after,  and  his  book  was 
added  to  the  Canon,  which  was  all  completed  in  the  time 
of  Simon  the  Just. 
What  was  the  Septuagint  translation  ? 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  7 

It  was  a  translation  of  the  Hebrew  Old  Testament  into 
Greek,  made  at  Alexandria,  under  the  direction  of  Ptolemy 
Philadelphus,  king  of  Egypt,  for  the  great  library  at  Alex- 
andria. 

Note. — There  is  a  distinct  and  remarkable  testimony 
to  the  antiquity  of  the  five  Books  of  Moses  in  the  Samari- 
tan Pentateuch,  which  has  existed  in  a  form  entirely  sepa- 
rate from  the  Jewish  copies,  and  in  a  character  totally  dif- 
ferent from  that  in  which  the  Hebrew  Bible  has  been  for 
many  years  written.  It  has  been  preserved  and  handed 
down  by  a  people  ever  hostile  to  the  Jews. 

What  division  of  the  Scriptures  did  Ezra  make  ? 
Law,  Prophets,  and  Psalms. 

Did  this  division  exist  in  the  time  of  our  Lord  ?     Luke 

24:44. 
Did  our  Lord  sanction  the  Old  Testament  ?   John  lo  :  35  ; 

John  5  :  39. 
How  do  we  know  that  the  Bible  comes  from  God  }     2 

Tim.    3  :  16,  17  ;    2  Peter  i  :  20-22  ;   Gal.  i  :  11,  12  ; 

I  Cor.  2:13. 
In  what  way  was  the  Atonement  by  Jesus  Christ  set  forth 

in  the  Books  of  Moses  } 
What  is  the  great  object  of  the  Bible  } 
What  commandment  have  we  in  John  5  :  39. 
v\''as  it  the  Old  Testament  that  he  meant  ? 


8  BIB  LIS  QUESTIONS. 

LESSON    SECOND. 

THE     TEMPTATION    AND    FALL. 

Probable  extent  and  situation  of  the  Garden  of  Eden  ? 
In  what  respects  was  man  made  like  God  ? 
What  restriction  was  placed  on  his  will  and  appetite  ? 
What  do  we  know  of  the  devil's  origin  ? 

(These  passages  are  not  conclusive.)     Rev.  12:7-9; 
2  Peter  2:4;  Jude  6. 
By  what  names  is  he  known  ?    i  Peter  5:8;  Matt.  12  :  24 ; 

Rev.  20  :  2  ;  Matt.  13  :  39  ;  Matt.  4:3;  John  12:31; 

Eph.  2:2;  Col.  I  :  13. 
His  character  ?    John  8  :  44  ;  2  Cor.  11  :  14  ;  Eph.  2  :  2. 
What  form  is  he  capable  of  taking  .>    2  Cor.  11  :  14. 
What  do  we  know  of  his  power  over  us  ?     2  Tim.  2  :  26  ; 

2  Cor.  11:3;   2  Cor.  4:4;   Matt.  13  :  19-39  J   Mark 

4:15;  I  Peter  5:8. 
Give  some  examjiles  of  his  power  over  men  in  the  Bible  ? 
How  did  he  approach  Eve  ? 

1.  By  undermining  her  confidence  in  God. 

2.  By  putting  the  temptation  in  the  most  ensnaring 
light,  the  only  temptation  that  could  be  put  to  a  perfectly 
holy  being,  —  ambition  to  be  as  God's. 

What  was  the  sin  of  first  parents  .- 
Punishment  of  their  disobedience  ? 
Was  it  physical  death  alone  ? 

How  did  their  change  of  nature  show  itself  at  once— to- 
wards (iod  ? 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  \) 

Note. — This  fear  and  dislike  of  God  has  been  in  the 
hearts  of  men  ever  since.  Dread  of  meeting  God  alone. 
Dislike  of  prayer.     Rom.  8  :  7. 

Consequence  of  Adam's  sin  to  the  whole  race  ?     Rom. 

5:12,  17-21. 
Snice  our  nature  is  fallen  and  corrupt,  how  are  we  to  be 

restored.^     i  Cor.   15:22;   John  11:25;    i  John   i; 

7-10. 
What  gracious  promise  was  given  to  Adam  ? 
Probable  institution  of  sacrifice  ? 
How  are  we  to  conquer  such  an  enemy  to  our  souls  as 

Satan  •"'   Eph.  6:11-17;  James  4:7;!  Peter  5  :  8,  9. 
What  promise  have  we  of  victory  ?     Rom.  16:20;  James 

4:7;  Eph.  6:11. 
How  did  Christ  show  his  power  over  the  devil  }     Matt. 

4:  i-ii  ;i  John  3:8;  Heb.  2  :  14. 
Why  were  Adam  and  Eve  driven  from  the  Garden  of 

Eden  }     Gen.  3  :  22. 
When  is  the  tree  of  life  again  mentioned  }    Rev.  22  : 1-4, 

14.     Rev.  2  :  7. 
The  reward  promised  Rev.  22  :  14,  is  just  what  was  lost  ia 

Eden,    Gen.  3  :  22. 


LESSON    THIRD 


THE   SAVIOUR  IN  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 

There  are  many  predictions  and  promises  of  a  Saviour 
in  the  Old  Testament,  the  meaning  of  which  would  be 


10  BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 

doubtful,  but  for  the  quotation  and  application  of  them  in 
the  New  Testament. 

What  promises  were  made  to  the  Patriarchs  of  a  Saviour? 
To  Adam,  Gen.  3:15;  Rom.  16  :  20  ;  Rev.  12  17,  8. 
To  Abraham,  Gen.  12:1-3;  Gal.  3:7-9;  Acts  3  :  25, 

26;  Gen.  22:  15,  18;  Gal.  3:  16. 
To  Isaac,  Gen.  26  : 4  ;  Heb.  11  :  17,  18. 
To  Jacob,  Gen.  28  :  14, 
Judah,  Gen.  49  : 9,  10  ;  Heb.  7,  14  ;  Rev.  5  :  5. 

What  proof  have  we  that  they  believed  and  rejoiced  in  a 

coming-  Saviour  ?    John  8  :  56. 
How  was  the  Saviour  as  our  Atoning  Sacrifice  set  forth  in 

the  Old  Testament  ?     Ex.  20  :  24  ;  Heb.  7  :  27  ;  Lev. 

16  :  1 5-22  ;  Heb.  9  : 1 1-14  ;  Num.  21  :  8,  9  ;  John  3  ; 

14,  16;  12:32. 
What  was  Balaam's  prophecy?     Num.  24  :  17. 
Christ  as  our  prophet  ?    Deut.  18:15-18;  Acts  7  :  37. 
Covenant  with  David  ?     2  Sam.  7:13;  Ps.  89  :  28. 
How  do  we  know  that  these  prophecies  refer  also  to  the 

kingdom  of  Christ  ?     Acts  13:  22,  23;  Ps.  2  :  6-12; 

Luke  I  :  32,  33  ;  Rev.  2  :  27  ;  Ps.  24 :  7-10. 
How  are  the  Atonement  and  Priesthood  of  Christ  foretold 

in  the  Psalm  ? 

Ps.  22:1-18.  Luke  22  :4i-44  ; 

Ps.  110  :  1-4.  Acts  2  :  34,  36  ;  Heb.  i  :  2. 

Ps.  118  :  22,  23.        Matt.  21  :42. 

How  is  Christ  set  forth  in  the  prophets  ? 

Is.  7:14-16.  Luke   I  :  26-34  ;  Matt,  r  :  22. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  11 

Is.  9:6,  7.  Is.  II  :  1-5. 

Is.  53.  Acts  8  :  28-33. 

Is.  61  : 1-3.  Luke  4  :  14-17. 

Dan.  9  :  26.  Matt.  20  :  28. 

Zech.  9:9.  John  12  :  14-15. 

Zech.  13:7.  Matt.  26  :  31. 

Zech.  13  :  i.  John  19  :  34  ;  Heb.  9  :  14. 

Mai.  3  : 1.  Matt.  3  :  10,  12. 

What  reference  to  and  importance  did  our  Lord  make  of 
these  passages  ?     Luke  24  :  27  ;  44  :  46. 


LESSON    FOURTH. 

CAINITES    AND     SETHITES. 

Who  were  the  sons  of  Adam  ? 

Why  was  the  offering  of  Abel  more  acceptable,  than  that 
of  Cain  ?     Heb.  11:4. 

Was  there  anything  in  the  things  offered  that  made  one 
more  acceptable  than  the  other  ?     Heb.  9  :  22. 

What  fearful  effect  of  her  own  sin  did  Eve  see  in  her  first- 
born ? 

What  son  was  given  to  Adam  in  the  place  of  Abel  ? 

What  distinguished  the  descendants  of  Cain  ?  Gen.  4  : 
19-22. 

Their  moral  qualities  ? 

What  did  Cain  say  of  his  p  unishment  ? 

What  gracious  promise  did  God  give  to  Cain  ?   Gen.  4  : 7. 


12  BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 

Note. — This  passage  has  been  ingeniously  explained. 
"  The  sin-offering  lieth  at  the  door,"  representing  Christ 
the  Saviour  in  the  attitude  of  a  servant,  who  in  Eastern 
countries  lies  at  his  master's  door.  "  He  took  upon  Him 
the  form  of  a  serv^ant." 

What  are  the  only  distinguishing  characteristics  recorded 
of  the  Sethites  ?     Gen.  4  :  26  ;  Gen.  5  :  21-23. 

What  two  divisions  of  mankind  are  represented  by  the 
Cainites  and  Sethites  ? 

What  does  the  history  of  the  Cainites  show  ? 

That  unsanctified  civilization  has  no  power  to  elevate  ? 

Note. — The  Cainites  were  one  hundred  and  fifty  years 
in  advance  of  the  Sethites. 

To  what  did  the  great  length  of  human  life  seem  to  tend  ? 
Note. — The  ages  of  nine  men  are  given  ;  the  average 
of  their  ages,  nine  hundred  and  twelve  years. 

What  good  reason  for  their  longevity  at  this  early  period  ? 
What  do  we  learn  of  these  people  in  Jude  14,  15  .'* 


LESSON    FIFTH. 

THE    FLOOD. 

What  seems  to  have  brought  the  guilt  of  the  world  to  a 

climax  ?     Gen.  6  :  i,  2. 
Who  were  the  sons  of  God  ? 
Children  of  Seth.     See  also  Job  i  :  6. 


BIBLE  QUESTIOIfS.  13 

Note. — This  union  seems  to  have  pioduced  a  race  of 

giants. 

What  is  said  of  the  universal  corruption  ?    Gen.  6  :  12,  13, 
Murder  seems  to  have  been  common.     Gen.  6:11. 
What  resolve  did  God  make  ? 
What  faithful  man  was  found  ? 

Even  in  the  darkest  times  God  has  always  had  his  wit- 
nesses on  the  earth. 

How  is  Noah  described  ?     Gen.  6:9;  2  Peter  2  :  5. 
What  directions  for  the  ark  did  he  receive  ? 
How  large  was  the  ark  ? 

547  feet  long,  91  feet  broad,  47  feet  high. 

Age  of  Noah  at  the  time  of  the  flood  ? 

What  is  said  of  his  obedience  ? 

What  led  him  to  this  obedience  ?    Heb.  11:7. 

How  may  his  faith  be  described  ?     Heb.  1 1  :  i. 

Meaning  of  Gen.  6:3.^     "I  will  take  from  man  the  life 

that  I  gave  to  him,  but  I  will  spare  him  one  hun-dred 

and  fifty  years." 
How  did  the  people  probably  regard  Noah  ? 
What  does  our  Lord  say  of  the  state  of  the  world  at  his 

second  coming  ?     Matt.  24  :  38,  39. 
What  were  gathered  into  the  ark  ? 
Why  more  clean  than  unclean  animals  ? 
On  account  of  sacrifice. 

How  long  were  the  waters  upon  the  earth  ? 
Where  did  the  ark  rest  ? 


14  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

What  do  we  infer  from  his  staying  seven  days,  and  then 

another  seven  days  ? 
How  long  was  Noah  in  the  ark  ? 
His  first  act  in  coming  out  of  the  ark  ? 
How  did  God  show  his  approbation  and  acceptance  cf  it  ? 
What  blessing  was  repeated  to  Noah  ? 
What  was  the  first  direction  for  the  use  of  animal  food  ? 
What  new  law  enacted  against  murder  ?     Gen.  9  :  5,  6. 
Who  were  the  sons  of  Noah  ? 
Peopling  of  the  earth  ? 

(See  "  Smith's  Old  Testament,"  chap,  v.) 

Note. — Not  all  who  helped  to  build  the  ark  were  saved 
in  it.  To  be  saved,  they  had  to  go  in  by  the  door,  accord- 
ing to  the  command  of  God.  So,  in  these  days,  many  who 
help  to  support  the  church,  by  giving  their  money,  attending 
the  worship,  even  respectful  attention  to  preaching,  who 
will  be  lost  at  last,  and  why  ?  Because  they  refuse,  or  ne- 
glect to  accept  personally,  the  Saviour  in  the  way  of  God's 
appointment.     John  10  :  7-9. 

What  will  be  the  state  of  the  world  at  our  Lord's  second 
coming  ?    Matt.  24  :  37  ;  Luke  17  :  26. 


BIBLE  QUESTIOIfS.  15 


LESSON    SIXTH. 

THE    CALL   OF   ABRAHAM. 

A.M.    2009;    B.C.    1996.      TWO  YEARS    AFTER    THE 
DEATH   OF   NOAH. 

For  what  purposes  were  the  Jewish  people  chosen  and 
separated  from  the  nations  of  the  earth  ? 

1.  To  make  them  the  receptacle  of  the  Word  of  God. 
Rom.  3:1,2;  Deut.  4:7,  8. 

2.  Through  them  to  raise  up  a  deliverer  for  the  whole 
world — Jesus  Christ. 

From  which  of  the  sons  of  Noah  was  Abraham  descended .'' 

Who  was  his  father  ? 

What  other  sons  had  Terah  ? 

Nahor  and  Haran,  who  seem  to  have  died  in  Ur,  of  the 
Chaldees.  Haran  was  the  oldest  of  the  three,  and  the  fa- 
ther of  Lot.  Abraham  seems  to  have  married  Sarah,  his 
half-sister.      Gen.  20  :  12. 

What  was  their  religion  ?    Josh.  24  :  2. 
From  what  event  does  the  history  of  the  Jewish  people 
begin  ? 
"  From  the  Call  of  Abraham." 

What  do  you  mean  by  the  call  of  Abraham  ?     Acts  7  : 

2,  3. 
Did  God  give  him   any  particular  directions   as   to   his 

journey  ? 


IC  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Where  did  Terah  die  ? 

How  old  was  Abraham  at  this  time  ?    Gen.  12:4. 

Where  did  God  next  appear  to  him  ? 

What  promise  did  he  make  ? 

To  what  does  Gen.  12:3  refer?    Gal.  3:7-9;  Acts  3: 

25,  26. 
What  was  Abraham's  first  resting-place  in  the  promised 

land  ? 
What  other  events  afterwards  made  this  place  so  noted  ? 

It  was  the  burial-place  of  Joseph.    Josh.  24  ;  Deut.  27  ; 
John  4.     (See  the  map.) 

To  what  place  did  Abraham  next  come  ? 

Where  did  he  build  his  first  altar  ? 

What  drove  him  into  Egypt  ? 

Was  this  a  trial  of  faith,  and  why  ? 

Why  was  I'-gypt  exempt  from  famine  ? 

What  trouble  caused  him  to  leave  Egypt  ? 

What  is  said  of  his  prosperity  while  in  Egypt  ?     Gen.  13  : 

I,  2. 
To  what  place  did  Abraham  return  ?     Gen.  13:3. 
What  do  we  know  of  the  riches  of  some  of  the  men  in 

these  early  times  ?    Job.  i  :  1-3. 
How  many  armed  men  had  Abraham  in  his  household? 

Gen.  14:  14- 
How  was  he  regarded  among  the  people  of  the  land? 

Gen.  23 : 6. 
Did  he  own  any  land  ?     Acts  7:5. 

What  prevented  Abraham  and  Lot  from  living  togetheri' 
What  proposal  did  Abraham  make  ? 


BZBLE  QUEsr^c:s's.  17 

What  ma}  we  learn  of  the  character  of  Lot  from  the 

choice  of  Sodom  ? 
What  is  said  of  that  country  physically  ? 
What  is  said  of  the  moral  condition  of  the  people  ? 


LESSON    SEVENTH. 

THE  FIRST  WAR.— Gen.  14. 

What  trouble  soon  befell  Lot  ? 
What  relation  was  Lot  to  Abraham  ? 
What  brought  on  the  war  ? 

Certain  kings  beyond  the  Tigris  and  Euphrates  prob- 
ably at  a  former  period  invaded  the  country  east  of  the 
Jordan.  They  had  been  in  subjection  for  twelve  years, 
when  they  attempted  to  throw  off  the  yoke  ;  they  were  as- 
sisted by  the  king  of  Sodom,  etc.  Chedalaomer  was  vic- 
torious, and  took  Lot  prisoner. 

Who  brought  the  news  to  Abraham  ? 

What  did  he  do  ? 

Who  did  he  take  to  help  him  } 

These  kings  were  no  more  than  sheiks,  or  chiefs  of  small 

districts. 

The  result  ?     Gen,  14  :  15,  16. 

On  Abraham's  return  who  met  him  }     Gen.  14  :  18. 

Who  was  Melchizedek  } 


Jg  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Was  he  a  Jew  ? 

No  :  he  was  one  of  those  examples  of  the  worship  of 
the  true  God  outside  the  chosen  family. 
Where  is  he  afterwards  mentioned,  and  how  long  after  ? 

Ps.  110:4;  Heb.  7:11. 
In  what  respects  was  he  like  Christ,  and  a  type  ? 

1.  Not  beirfg  of  the  Levitical  tribe  ? 

2.  Superior  to  Abraham.     Heb.  7  '-^^7- 

3.  Not  only  priest  but  king. 

4.  His  beginning  and  end  unknown.     Heb.  7  :  3. 

What  does  the  apostle  mean  by  saying,  without  father, 
without  mother,  etc.,  of  Melchizedek  } 
Simply  that  they  were  unknown. 

Did  Ai)raham  take  any  of  the  spoils,  and  why  not  ?     Gen. 

14:21-24. 
What  did  God,  upon  this,  promise  to  be  to  him  ?     Gen, 

15:1. 
Why  did  Abraham's  faith  waver  ? 
What  definite  revelation   and  promise   did  God  make  ? 

Gen.  15:4,  5. 
What  was  to  be  the  boundary  of  the  land  } 
What  is  said  of  his  faith  ?     Gen.  15:6. 
What  was  foretold  of  his  descendants  ? 

1.  Bondage  of  400.     Gen.  15  :  13. 

2.  Their  recovery  with  great  wealth. 

3.  Their  return  in  the  fourth  generation. 
When  were  these  promises  fulfilled  ? 

1st.  Ex.  12  140,  41.     2d.  Ex.  12  :36;  Deut.  i  :  7,  8. 


BIBLE  QUESTIO::^S.  19 

What  ceremony  sealed  the  covenant  ?     Gen.  15:17,  18. 

This  was  an  ancient  form  of  sealing  the  covenant.  The 
animal  was  cut  in  pieces,  and  the  two  parties  passed 
between  the  pieces.  The  significance  of  the  sign  was, 
that  if  either  broke  their  agreement,  they  should  suffer 
like  the  victim. 

Who  was  Hagar  ?    Gen.  16. 

Who  was  Ishmael  ? 

How  long  after  the  birth  of  Ishmael  was  Isaac  bom  ? 

Compare  Gen.  16  :  16  ;  21  :  5. 
What  promise  did  God  make  to  Abraham  when  he  was 

ninety-nine  years  old.'*     Gen.  17. 
His  change  of  name  ? 
P^Ieaning  of  Abram  ? 
Meaning  of  Abraham  ? 
What  sign  was  instituted  which  included  children  in  the 

covenant.^     Gen.  17  :  10-12. 
What  has  taken  its  place  in  the  Christian  church  ? 
What  warrant  have  we  for  the  baptism  of  infants  in  the 

Bible  ? 

The  circumcision  of  children  in  the  old  dispensation,  of 
which  the  new  is  but  an  extension. 

Baptism  administered  to  whole  households  ?    Acts  16:15; 
I  Cor.  I  :  16. 


20  BTBLK  QUESTIONS. 

LESSON    EIGHTH. 

LIFE    OF    ABRAHAM.— Continued. 

Example  of  Abraham's  hospitality.^    Gen  i8. 

Why  did  he  dwell  in  tents? 

What  distinguished  guest  was  of  the  party  ?     Gen.  i8  :  22. 

What  led  the  Lord  to  trust  and  confide  in  Abraham? 

Gen.  i8  :  17-19.     Compare  Ps.  25  :  14. 
First  example  of  intercessory  prayer?     Gen.  18:23-33; 

James  5:16. 
What  is  essential  to  true  prayer?     Mark  11  :  24  ;  James 

I  :  5,  6;  John  14:  14. 
Are  sincere  prayers  always  literally  answered  ?      2  Cor. 

12:7.  8. 
Who  is  our  great  intercessor  ?     Heb.  7:25;  9  :  24. 
To  what  part  of  the  country  did  Abraham  next  journey? 

Gen.  20:  I. 
Meaning  of  Abimelech  ?     "  Father  king." 

The  name  seems  common  to  the  Philistine  kings,  as 
Pharaoh  was  to  the  Egyptian  kings.  Here  Abraham 
dwelt  for  a  long  time.  This  was  his  fourth  resting-place. 
His  treaty  with  Abimelech  shows  his  importance, 

\'alue  of  wells  of  water  ? 
Where  was  Isaac  born  ? 

How  long  from  God's  first  promise  of  seed  to  Abraham 
was  Isair  born  ? 
Tw-n'y-five  years. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  21 

Cause  of  Hagar's  Exile?     Gen.  21  19,  10. 
How  did  Abraham  feel  about  it  ? 
Why  did  his  hopes  centre  in  Ishmael  ? 
What  comfort  did  God  give  to  him  ?     Gen.  21  :  12. 
What  did  he  promise  about  Ishmael?     Gen.  21  :  13. 
Were  his  blessings  temporal  or  spiritual  ? 
How  old  was  Ishmael  when  he  was  expelled  from  his 
father's  house  ? 
Fifteen  or  sixteen  years. 


LESSON    NINTH. 

ABRAHAM.— Continued. 

What  was  Abraham's  crowning  act  of  faith  ?     Gen.  22. 

What  circumstances  made  this  command  most  mysterious  ? 

What  confidence  had  Abraham  in  God's  power  to  perform 
his  promise?     Heb.  11  :  19. 

How  was  his  obedience  rewarded?     Gen.  22  :  16,  17. 

What  is  our  first  duty  to  God  ? 

What  has  he  commanded  us  to  do  in  order  to  be  saved  ? 
John  3  :  16-18. 

Will  any  other  act  of  obedience  take  the  place  of  this  or 
avail  us  while  this  is  neglected  ? 

How  do  we  know  that  Abraham  knew  of  a  coming  Sav- 
iour ?     John  8  :  56. 
It  may  be,  that  the  atonement  and  the  doctrine  of  sub- 
stitution was  illlustrated  and  explained  to  bim  on  Mount 

Moriah. 


22  BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 

Where  did  Sarah  die  ? 
At  what  age  ? 

She  lived  thirty-seven  years  after  the  birth  of  Isaac. 
What  purchase  did  Abraham  make  of  the  children   of 

Heth  ? 
Describe  this  transaction  ?     Gen.  23. 

Note. — All  transactions  of  a  public  kind  were  transacted 
at  the  gate  of  the  city,  in  the  presence  of  witnesses.  Abra- 
ham shows  on  this  occasion  the  same  independence  of 
character  which  he  showed  to  the  king  of  Sodom.  This 
burying-place  was  the  only  possession  of  Abraham  in  the 
promised  land. 

To  whom  was  Abraham  afterwards  married  ?     Gen.  25. 

To  whom  did  he  leave  his  property.^ 

What  provision  did  he  make  for  his  other  children  ?    Gen. 

25  :6. 
Where  did  he  die? 
At  what  age  ? 

Who  buried  him,  and  where  ? 
What  title  had  he?     2  Chron.  20:7;    Is,  41  : 8  ;   James 

2:23. 
What  hope  cheered  him  amid  all  his  wanderings.     Heb. 

II  :  10. 
How  do  we  know  that  he  was  not  disappointed?     Luke 

16  :  19-31  ;  Matt.  8:11. 

SUMMARY   OF  THE  LIFE  OF   ABRAHAM. 
Abraham,  father  of  a  multitude — descended  from  Shcm, 
son  of  Terah  —  two  brothers,  Haran  and  Nahor  —  native. 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  3S 

place,  Ur  of  the  Chaldees — left  Ur  with  his  father,  broth- 
ers, and  Lot,  his  nephew — came  to  Haran,  where  Terah 
died^— went  from  Haran  to  Shechem,  in  the  land  of  Ca 
naan — next  to  Bethel — driven  by  famine  into  Egypt — re- 
turned to  Bethel — he  and  Lot  separate — Lot  chooses  Sod- 
om— Abraham  lives  for  some  time  at  Mamre  or  Hebron, 
where  Ishmael  is  born — then  goes  to  Beersheba,  where 
Isaac  is  born — from  this  home  Ishmael  i5  expelled — twenty- 
five  years  after  he  has  his  great  trial  of  faith — Sarah  dies 
at  Hebron — Abraham  dies  at  Beersheba,  and  is  buried  by 
his  sons  Isaac  and  Ishmael,  at  the  age  of  175  years. 


LESSON    TENTH. 

ISAAC    AND    JACOB  .—Gen.  24. 

What  provision  did  Abraham  make  for  Isaac's  future  wel- 
fare and  marriage  } 

Why  did  he  not  want  him  to  marry  among  the  Canaanites  ? 

What  direction  was  afterwards  given  to  the  chosen  fam- 
ily }    Deut-  7  :  3,  4. 

Who  was  the  servant  probably  sent  on  the  important  er- 
rand }     Gen.  15:2, 

To  whom  was  he  sent? 

Who  lived  at  Haran.     Gen.  24:  10. 

A  stationary  branch  of  the  family,  consisting  of  Nahor, 

who  had  eight  sons  by  Milcah.     One  of  these  sons  was 

Bethuel^  the  father  of  Laban  and  Rebekah. 


24  BIBLE   QUESTIOXS. 

What  seems  to  have  been  their  worldly  circumstances  ? 

What  was  the  character  of  Isaac  ? 

I  low  is  a  meek  and  quiet  spirit  regarded  by  God  ?     i  Pet. 

3:4. 
Note. — He  is  always  classed  with  Abraham  and  Jacob. 
We  know  less  of  him  than  of  them. 

Who  were  his  sons  ? 

How  did  they  differ  in  personal  appearance?     In  char- 
acter ? 
Meaning  of  Esau  ? 
Meaning  of  Jacob  ? 

These  children  were  given  in  answer  to  prayer.     Gen. 

25  :2i. 

How  old  was  Isaac  when  they  were  born  ?    Gen.  25  :  26. 
How  long  had  he  been  married  ? 

Twenty  years. 
Was  Abraham  still  living  ? 

Note. — Abraham  was  175  years  old  when  he  died. 
Isaac  was  born  when  Abraham  was  100  years  old  ;  mar- 
ried when  he  was  forty  years  old.  Twenty  years  after. 
Jacob  and  Esau  were  born,  making  Abraham  160  years 
old  when  they  were  born.  So  the  boys  would  be  1 5  years 
old  when  Abraham  died. 

How  did  Jacob  and  Esau  differ  in  pursuits  ?     Gen.  25  :  27. 

In  character? 

What   interesting   transaction   brings   them    before    us? 

Gen.  25  :  30. 
What  were  th(;  privileges  of  the  first-born  ? 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  25 

Headship  of  the  tribe,  temporal  and  spiritual ;  posses- 
sion of  a  great  part  of  the  property.  In  Jacob's  case,  head 
of  the  chosen  family. 

How  does  the  Bible  condemn  the  sin  of  Esau  ?     Heb. 

12  :  14. 
To  whom  does  the  apostle  compare  those  who  sacrifice 

eternal  blessings  for  temporal?     Heb.  12  :  16,  17. 
After  this,   what   gross   deception   did  Jacob    practice.? 

Gen.  27. 
What  seems  to  have  been  the  prevailing  sin  and  weakness 

in  the  family  of  Rebekah  ? 
It  had  been  revealed  to  Rebekah  before  the  birth  of  the 
children  that  the  younger  should  serve  the  elder. 

Was  this  any  excuse  for  her  deception  ? 

What  is  stated  in  verse  1 3  ? 

In  what  did  Isaac's  blessing  upon  Esau  consist  ?     Gen. 

27  :  40. 
When  was  the  prophecy  fulfilled  ?    2  Kings  8  :  20  ;  2  Chron. 

21  :28. 
In  what  other  instances  was  God's  sovereignty  shown  in 

choosing  the  younger  before  the  elder  ? 


LESSON    ELEVENTH. 

LIFE    OF    JACO B.— Continued.    Gen.  28. 

To  escape  the  vengeance  of  Esau,  where  was  Jacob  sent  ? 
Gen.  28  :  5. 
2 


26  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

The  same  journey  which  Eliezer  of  Damascus  took 
with  camels  and  attendants,  Jacob  travels  alone  and  on 
foot  (Gen.  32  :  10),  fleeing  for  his  life— night  comes  on— 
and,  with  a  stone  for  his  pillow,  he  goes  to  rest. 

His  remarkable  vision  ? 

Under  what  name  did  God  appear  to  him  ?  Gen.  28  :  13. 
"  This  was  probably  the  turning-point  in  the  life  of  Ja- 
cob. Brought  up  at  home— his  mother's  favorite — under 
the  influence  of  his  more  powerful  brother,  he  bid  fair  to 
grow  up  a  narrow-minded,  deceitful  man.  But  the  disci- 
pline that  was  to  make  him  a  man,  had  now  begun.  Cut 
off  from  home,  separated  from  his  mother  (whom  he  prob- 
ably never  saw  again),  he  was  ready  to  appreciate  the 
friendship  of  the  God  of  Abraham  and  his  promises." 

What  dedication  did  he  make?     Gen.  28  :  20,  21. 
At  what  age  was  he  at  the  time  ? 
About  seventy-seven. 

What  memorial  did  he  set  up  of  his  vow.'*     Gen.  28  :  22. 
What  did  he  call  the  place  .'* 
Meaning  of  Bethel  ? 
To  what  place  did  he  come  ? 
In  whose  family  did  he  live .-' 
Character  of  Laban  } 

What  agreement  did  he  make  with  Laban  ?     Gen.  29 : 
15.  16. 

Note.— Eastern  custom  required  that  not  even  a  rela- 
tion should  eat  the  bread  of  idleness. 

How  many  years  did  he  serve  Laban  for  his  wives  7 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  27 

How  many  children  had  he  during  his  sojourn  in  Laban's 
house  ? 


Note. — It  is  quite  remarkable  that  all  of  the  twelve  pa- 
triarchs, except  Benjamin,  were  born  outside  of  the  land 
of  promise. 

After  the  birth  of  Joseph,  what  wish  did  Jacob  express  } 

Gen.  30 :  25. 
What  command  did  he  receive  from  God  ?     Gen.  31:3. 
How  did  he  leave  Laban  ? 
What  was  the  principal  cause  of  Laban's  pursuit  ?    Gen. 

31  :3o- 
Did  Laban  recognize  the  true  God  ? 

What  do  we  know  of  these  household  gods,  or  teraphim  ? 
There  is  no  evidence  that  they  were  worshiped,  but 
kept  as  a  kind  of  charm  or  for  divination. 

What  kept  Laban  from  injuring  Jacob.''     Gen.  31  :  24. 

When  did  he  overtake  him  ? 

What  did  they  set  up  as  a  memorial  of  their  covenant } 

Gen.  31  145,  46. 
Meaning  of  Mizpah  ? 

What  new  danger  now  threatened  Jacob  ? 
What  encouragement  did  he   receive  from  God  ?     Gen. 

32:1. 
What  is  said  of  the  offices  of  angels.^     Ps.  91  :  11  ;  Het^ 

I  :7f  14. 
What  arrangement  did  he  make  of  his  forces  ? 
What  means  did  he  take  to  appease  Esau  ? 
What  did  he  first  do  in  his  distress  ?    Gen.  32  :  9-12. 


28  I3TBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Give  an  account  of  his  wonderful  conflict  and  victory  with 

the  angel  ? 
Who  was  this  angel?     Hosea  12  :  4,  5. 


LESSON    TWELFTH. 

THE   EDOMITES. 

Where  did  Esau  go  after  his  interview  with  Jacob  ?    Gen. 

33:16. 
Do  we  hear  of  him  again  ?     Gen.  35. 
Who  are  his  descendants  ? 
Who  were  the  natives  of  Mt.  Seir  ?     Gen.  14:6. 
By  whom  were  the  Horites  expelled  ?     Deut.  2:12. 
What  was  their  government  ? 

It  seems  to  have  resembled  the  government  of  the  Be- 
douin Arabs  ;  having  Chiefs,  and  a  king  over  these  as 
their  leader  in  battle. 

What  was  the  character  of  their  dwellings  ?     Jer.  49  :  16, 
17  ;  Obd.  I  :4. 

(See  Porter's  "  Giant  Cities  of  Bashan.") 
What  was  their  ancient  capital  ? 
Bozra,  afterwards  called  Petra. 

What  was  their  religion  ?     2  Chron.  25  :  14-20. 
How  did  they  show  their  hatred  to  the  Israelites  ?     Nun. 
20 :  1421. 


BIBLE  QUESTIOIN'S.  29 

What  command  did  Israel  receive  from  God  as  to  their 

conduct  ?     Deut.  2  : 4,  5  ;  23  :  7. 
By  whom  were  the  Edomites  subdued  ?     2  Sam.  8:14. 
In  whose  reign  did  they  regain  their  territory  ?     2  Kings 

8  :  20-22. 
They  were  then  a  powerful  kingdom  for  about  four  hun- 
dred years. 

What  prophecy  was  fulfilled  ?     Gen.  27  :  40. 

When  the  kingdom  of  Israel   began   to   decHne  they 
joined  with  the  Babylonians  against  Israel. 

How  were  they  fearfully  denounced  for  this  by  the  pro- 
phets ?    Obd.  8:8-16;  Is.  34  :  5-10  ;  Jer.  49  :  17, 18  ; 
Eze.  35  : 3,  4,  9'  U- 
During  the  reign  of  the  Maccabees  they  were  subdued, 

and  mixed  up  with  the  Jews. 

How  did  Isaac  describe  them  ?     Gen.  27  :  40. 
What  is  the  Greek  name  for  Edom  ?     Idumea. 


LESSON    THIRTEENTH. 

LIFE  OF  JACOB.~Continued. 

After  Jacob   crossed  the  Jordan,  to  what  place  did  he 

come  ?     Gen.  33  :  18. 
Had  the  place  increased  in  size  and  importance  since  the 

time  of  Abraham  ? 


30  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

V/hat  was  the  first  purchased  possession  of  the  chosen 
family  as  a  dwelling  place  in  the  land  of  promise  ? 
Gen.  33  :  19,  20. 

What  other  events  make  this  place  memorable  ?  Josh.  24 : 
25  ;  Judges  9:1;  Luke  17:11  ;  John  4. 

Fearful  slaughter  and  cruelty  to  the  Shechemites. 

After  this  sin  what  command  did  Jacob  receive  from  God  ? 

Gen.  35  :  i. 
What  vow  had  Jacob  made  at  this  place  ?     Gen.  28  :  20. 
Had  he  remembered  his  vow  ? 
Who  reminded  him  of  his  obligation  ?     Gen.  31  :  i. 

He  probably  deemed  it  prudent  to  go  to  Bethel  to  avoid 
the  revenge  of  the  Canaanites. 

What  purification  did  he  make  of  his  family  ? 

What  was  done  with  the  household  gods  ? 

What  similar  consecration  was  made  of  the  nation  three 

hundred  years  after  at  this  v#ry  place  ?    Josh.  24 : 

23-28. 
What  prevents  our  acceptable   approach  to  God  ?     Ps. 

66  :  18  ;  Is.  59  :  i,  2. 
After  the  purification  of  Jacob  and  his  household,  how 

did  God  appear  to  him  .'*     Gen.  35  : 9-13. 
What  death  occurred  in  the  family  ?     Gen.  35:8;  24  :  59. 
When  did  Rachel  die  ?    Gen.  35  :  16-19. 

A  great  trial  to  Jacob.  He  had  waited  for  her  for  four- 
teen years.  (Gen.  29  :  20).  Now,  just  as  he  is  coming  to 
the  old  homestead,  she  is  taken  from  him,  leaving  Ben- 
jamin. 


BIBLE  QUESTIOIS-S.  31 

How  does  he  afterwards  pathetically  allude  to  her  ?  Gen. 
48:7. 
This  occurred  when  Joseph  was  about  sixteen  years  old. 
All  the  other  children  of  Jacob  were  born  in  Padanaram, 
in  Laban's  house.  One  cannot  but  believe  that  the  relig- 
ious reformation  which  took  place  in  Jacob's  household, 
must  have  given  Rachel  higher  views  of  God. 

What  monument  was  put  on  her  grave  ?     Gen.  35  :  20. 
How  is  she  referred  to  ?    Jer.  31  :  15-17. 
How  applied  in  Matt.  2  ;  17,  18  ? 


LESSON    FOURTEENTH. 

LIFE  OF  JOSEPH— Gen.  37. 

To  what  place  had  Jacob  returned  ?     Gen.  35  :  27. 

Was  Isaac  still  living  ?     Gen.  35  :  28. 

To  what  place  had  the  sons  of  Jacob  gone  ?    Gen.  37  :  12. 

To  what  parcel  of  ground  ? 

What  seems  to  have  at  first  caused  the  hatred  of  Joseph's 

brothers  to  him  ?     Gen.  37  :  2. 
What  increased  their  hatred  ? 

This  coat  is  thought  by  some  to  have  been  a  priestly 
garment,  and  the  giving  it  to  Joseph  by  his  father  intend- 
ed to  designate  him  as  the  priest  of  the  family.  This 
seems  confirmed  by  Joseph  inheriting  the  portion  of  Reu- 
ben, the  oldest  son.     (i  Chron.  5  :  i). 


32  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

What  was  the  purpose  of  the  brothers  ? 

Who  saved  his  life  ?     Gen.  37  :  21. 

To  what  motives  did  Judah  appeal  ?     Gen.  37  :  27. 

What  was  the  result  of  their  cruelty  ? 

What  pitiful  account  have  we  of  his  entreaties  with  them  ? 

Gen.  42  :2i. 
Who  were  the  merchants  to  whom  he  was  sold  ? 

Ishmaelites,  a  general  term  ;  Midianites,  the  specific 
tribe  ;  they  were  traveling  on  the  high  road  to  Egypt. 
Traffic  in  white  slaves  seems  to  have  been  common. 

To  whom  was  Joseph  sold  by  the  Midianites  ? 
What  office  had  Potiphar  ? 

Captain  of  the  executioners,  or  those  who  executed 
punishment.  The  prison  where  they  were  temporarily 
kept  was  in  his  house.  Gen.  40 :  3,  4.  He  seems  to  have 
been  a  man  of  property,  as  well  as  power. 

What  was  the  cause  of  Joseph's  promotion  ?  Gen.  39 : 
3.4- 

We  have  now  reached  the  time  when  the  life  of  the 
chosen  family  is  interwoven  with  the  history  of  Egypt, 
then  the  oldest,  mightiest,  and  most  cultivated  kingdom 
of  the  world.  The  histories  brought  down  to  us  on  the 
monuments  and  in  the  ancient  pictures,  all  correspond  and 
corroborate  the  facts  of  the  sacred  history  of  this  period. 

(See  Kitto's  "  Bible  Illustrations.") 

What  was  the  effect  of  the  presence  of  Joseph  in  the 
house  of  Potiphar  ?     Gen.  39  :  5. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  33 

What  in  his  moral  character  fitted  him  for  this  position  ? 
What  is  said  of  his  personal  appearance  ? 
How  did  his  resistance  of  great  temptation  show  his  no- 
bility of  character  towards  his  master  ?     Gen.  39  :  8  ; 

Prov.  I  :  10. 
What  great  principle  saved  him  from  ruin  ?     Gen.  39  :  9  ; 

Ps.  51:4. 
In  what  way  had  Joseph  to  suffer  for  his  fear  and  love  of 

God  ?     Gen.  39  :  20. 
What  reward  had  he  that  no  outward  circumstances  could 

take  from  him  .^      Gen.  39:21;   John   14:21;    Ps. 

25  :  14. 
How  was  he  regarded  by  the  keeper  of  the  prison  ?    Gen. 

39  :  21  ;  Prov.  16  :  7. 
Who  were  his  companions  ? 
What  was  the  office  of  cup-bearer  f 

(See  Kitto's  "  Bible  Illustrations.") 

What  distinguished  governor  of  Judea  was  cup-bearer  to 

the  king  of  Persia  ?     Neh.  i  :  1 1  ;  2:1. 
What  were  the  dreams  of  the  butler  and  baker  ? 
To  whom  does  Joseph  ascribe  the  power  of  interpretation  ? 
How  were  they  fulfilled  ? 
What  pathetic  request  did  Joseph  make  of  the  butler  ? 

Gen.  40  :  14  ;  Gen.  40  :  23. 
What  circumstances  caused  him  to  be  remembered  ? 
What  were  the  State  dreams  of  Pharaoh  ? 
What  did  the  doubling  of  the  dream  denote  ?   Gen.  41:32. 
Significance  of  its  being  by  the  Nilef 
Cause  of  famine  in  Egypt  } 
2* 


34  BIBLE  QUESTIOlHrS. 

Note. — Inundation  begins  in  June  ;  it  is  at  its  heig-ht 
in  September.  From  the  middle  of  August  until  the  end 
of  Ortober  the  land  is  like  a  great  lake.  Nileometers  are 
erected,  and  the  rise  of  the  water  indicated  on  them  is 
watched  with  the  greatest  interest  ;  a  few  feet,  either 
more  or  less,  causing  either  drought  or  rot.  The  princi- 
pal Nileometer,  which  is  at  Cairo,  is  more  than  one  thou- 
sand years  old.  The  fertility  arises  from  the  slimy  deposit 
left  when  the  water  subsides ;  on  this  the  seed  is  sown, 
and  needs  no  enriching  or  cultivation.  ' 

Of  what  was  the  cow  a  symbol  ? 

What  was  the  interpretation  of  Pharaoh's  dream? 

What  advice  did  Joseph  give  to  him  ?     Gen.  41  :  34-36. 

What  honors  were  conferred  upon  him.^ 

How  did  he  show  his  humility  and  fear  of  God?     Gen  41  : 

16,  25. 
Whom  did  he  marr)' ?     Gen.  41  :  45. 
Names  of  his  sons  ? 

These  are  Hebrew  names. 
Meaning  of  them  ? 


LESSON    FIFTEENTH. 

LIFE  OF  JOSEPH.— Continued. 

In  what  two  lights  does  the  life  of  Joseph  appear  to  us? 
1st,  As  the  servant  of  Potiphar. 
2d,  As  governor  and  manager  of  Egypt. 


BIBIiE   QUESTIONS.  35 

What  was  his  first  act  as  governor?     Gen.  41:46;  Ps 

112  :5. 
What  is  said  of  the  abundance  stored  ? 
Did  the  famine  extend  to  other  lands  ?     Gen.  41  :  54-57. 
Effect  on  the  land  of  Canaan  ?     Gen.  47  :  13. 
What  did  he  take  for  pay  when  the  money  was  exhausted  ? 

Gen.  47:14-17. 
After  the  cattle  ?    47  :  18-20. 
What  did  he  do  for  the  more  convenient  distribution  of 

the  corn?     Gen.  47:21. 
What  law  was  now  made  in  Egypt  as  to  the  land  ?     Gen. 

47:25,  26. 
"What  caused  the  family  of  Jacob  to  come  to  Egypt  ?    Gen. 

42:5. 
Was  their  coming  a  part  of  God's  plan  ?     Gen.  15:13,  14. 
What  wise  reasons  were  there  for  the  chosen  family  being 

removed  from  the  land  of  Canaan  ? 

Note. — The  promise  of  the  land  of  Canaan  had  been 
given  two  hundred  years  before  to  Abraham  ;  the  chosen 
family  had  yet  no  possession  in  it,  and  had  been  kept  from 
alliance  with  the  inhabitants  of  the  land.  There  is  reason 
to  think  that  they  would  soon  have  sought  for  both,  as  we 
see  in  their  conduct  with  the  Shechemites.     Gen.  34  chap. 

What  made  Egypt  a  safe  place  for  them  ?     Gen.  46  :  34  ; 

Gen.  43  o2. 
What  land  did  Joseph  give  to  the  children  of  Israel  ?   Gen, 

46 :  34. 
How  long  did  Joseph  Hve  in  Egypt  ? 
Ninety  years. 


36  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

What  oath  did  he  take  from  his  brethren  ?     Gen.  50 :  25  ; 

Ex.  13  :  19;  Josh.  24:32. 
How  did  he  show  his  faith  ?     Heb.  11  :  22. 
What  was  the  secret  of  the  success  of  Joseph  ? 
What  promise  have  those  who,  like  Joseph,  look  to  God  for 

guidance.     Prov.  3  :  5,  6  ;  i  Chron.  28  : 9. 


LESSON    SIXTEENTH. 

LAST   DAYS    OF   JACOB. 

How  did  Joseph  bring  his  father  to  Egypt  ? 

What  encouragement  did  he  receive  by  the  way  ?    Gen. 

46:1-4. 
Names  of  the  sons  of  Jacob  ? 

SONS  OF   LEAH. 

Reuben,  Simeon,  Levi,  Judah,  Issachar,  Zebulum. 

SONS   OF  ZILPHA. 

Gad  and  Asher, 

RACHEL'S   SONS. 

Joseph  and  Benjamin. 

bilhah's  sons. 
Dan  and  Naphtali. 

What  did  these  names  afterwards  designate  ? 
What  took  the  place  of  the  tribe  of  Joseph? 
Ephrahn  and  Manasseh. 


'bible  questions.  ^B7 

How  many  in  all  went  down  to  Egypt  ?     Gen.  46  :  26. 
What  was  their  employment  ? 
What  land  had  they  ?     Gen.  46  :  34. 
With  what  did  Pharaoh  entrust  them  ?     Gen.  47  : 6. 
Had  they  any  employment  afterward  ?     Ex.  i  '.14. 
Describe  Jacob's  meeting  with  Pharaoh.     Gen.  47  :  9. 
What  does  the  apostle  say  of  the  confession  of  the  patri- 
archs.^    Heb.  11:13. 
How  many  years  did  Jacob  live  in  Egypt  ?  Gen.  47  :  27,  28. 
What  was  the  last  act  of  his  life  ? 
What  oath  did  he  take  of  his  sons  ? 
Were  these  words  prophetic  ? 
To  what  do  they  have  reference  ? 

1st.  To  the  personal  character  of  the  men. 

2d.  To  the  tribes  descended  from  them. 

3d.  Typical  allusion  to  the  whole  Israel  of  God. 

What  tribe  took  the  place  of  Reuben,  the  first-born,  which 
he  disinherited,  on  account  of  his  sin  ?     i  Chron.  5:1. 

In  whose  name  did  he  bless  the  sons  of  Joseph  .'* 

To  whom  did  he  give  the  precedence  ? 

What  did  he  foretell  of  them  .'' 

When  was  this  fulfilled  ?     Num.  i  :  33-35. 

What  portion  did  they  have  above  their  brethren  ?  Gen. 
48  :22. 

What  great  hero  descended  from  Ephraim  ?  i  Chron.  7 : 
27  ;  Num.  13:8. 

To  Ephraim  was  allotted  the  richest  of  the  land  of  Ca- 
naan, and  it  was  one  of  the  largest,  most  important  of  thf^ 
tribes. 


38*  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Their  character  as  a  tribe  ?    Jud.  8  :  i  ;  12:1. 

At  the  time  of  the  rebellion,  after  the  death  of  Solomon, 
Ephraim  was  the  tribe  which  first  revolted,    i  Kings  1 1  :  26. 
What  prophet  bemoans  their  fate  ?     Hosea  11  :  8. 
Why  are  Simeon  and  Levi  named  together  ? 
Why  were  they  cut  off  from  the  inheritance  forfeited  by 

Reuben  ?   Gen.  34 :  26. 
How  did  the  Levites  redeem  their  character  and  become 

eminent  ?    Ex.  32  :  26-27. 
To  what  were  they  appointed  ?     Num.  3:12. 
In  whose  stead  were  the  Levites  consecrated  to  the  Lord  ? 

Num.  3:45. 
Had  they  an  inheritance  in  Canaan  ?    Num.  18  :  20  ;  Deut. 

10:9. 
To  what  is  Judah  compared  ? 
What  distinguished  this  tribe  from  the  rest  ? 
Meaning  of  Shiloh  7     Isa.  9:16;  Rev.  5  :  5. 
How  was  the  promise  of  royalty  to  Judah  fulfilled  ? 

First  in  David  and  in  the  line  of  the  kings  of  Judah, 
which  followed  after  him,  until  the  Babylonish  captivity, 
and  in  the  civil  rulers  of  the  restored  state,  who  were  of 
this  tribe.     Ez.  3  :2. 

Which  tribe  led  the  army  of  Israel  to  battle  ? 
In  what  respect  was  Joseph  a  type  of  Christ? 

We  have  a  fuller  account  of  the  death  of  Jacob  than 
any  other  of  the  patriarchs.  The  little  importance  of 
death-bed  exercises  in  the  Bible  is  very  remarkable  ;  a 
godly  life  is  the  true  test  of  character. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  39 

LESSON    SEVENTEENTH. 

ISRAEL    IN    EGYPT. 

State  of  the  Israelites  for  at  least  fifty  years  after  the  death 

of  Joseph  ? 
Situation  of  the  land  of  Goshen  ? 
Character  of  Egypt  at  this  time  ? 
Its  religion  ? 
What  effect  did  the  prosperity  of  Egypt  seem  to  have 

upon  the  Israelites  ? 
With  what  statement  does  the  story  of  the  affiictions  of 

the  Israelites  begin  ?     Ex.  i  :  8. 
What  was  the  dread  of  the  new  monacrh  ? 
His  first  expedient  for  reducing  the  inhabitants  ?    Ex.  i : 

II  ;  Ps.  105  124. 
In  what  did  their  labor  consist  ? 
What  cities  did  they  build  ? 

These  were  treasure  cities  for  storing  corn.  Exodus 
I :  II. 

Effect  of  the  treatment  on  the  Israelites  ?     Ex.  i  :  12. 
What  more  atrocious  and  cruel  conduct  did  he  adopt  ? 

Destruction  of  male  offspring  was  a  peculiar  blow  to 
the  Hebrews.  It  seems  to  have  met  with  disfavor  among 
the  subjects  of  Pharaoh,  as  we  see  in  the  case  of  the  mid- 
wives  and  in  the  case  of  Pharaoh's  daughter. 


40  BIULK  QUESTIOIirS. 

To  the  raising  up  of  what  great  deliverer  did  Pharaoh's 

infanticide  lead  ? 
Who  were  the  parents  of  Moses? 
Of  what  tribe  ? 

His  brother  and  sister?     Ex,  15  :  20. 
What  induced  his  mother  to  hide  him  ?     Acts  7  :  20  ;  Ex. 

2 : 1,  2. 
When  concealment  at  home  was  no  longer  possible,  what 

did  she  do  ? 
What  circumstances    introduced  him  into  the   court  of 

Pharaoh  ? 
What  is  said  of  his  ability  and  education  ?     Acts  7  :  22. 
How  long  did  he  live  at  the  Eg)-ptian  court  ? 
What  deliberate  choice  did  he  make?     Heb.  ii  :  24,  25. 
How  did  he  show  his  sympathy  for  his  oppressed  brethren  ? 
Under  whose  authority  did  he  feel  he  was  acting  ?     Acts 

7:24,  25. 

It  seems  to  have  been  impressed  upon  his  mind,  in  a 
way  not  recorded  to  us,  that  he  was  the  divinely-appointed 
deliverer  of  his  people,  but  he  had  to  wait  God's  own  time 
and  way. 

The  day  after,  what  showed  him  that  he  had  been  misun- 
derstood ? 
What  led  him  to  leave  the  country? 
Where  did  he  go  ?     Ex.  2:15. 
Who  were  the  Midianites  ?     Gen.  25  :  2. 
Describe  his  meeting  with  the  daughters  of  Reuel. 
With  whom  did  he  dwell? 

Rcuel  and  Jcthro  are  the  same  person.     His  son  Hobah 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  41 

aftenvards  became  guide  to  the  Israelites  in  the  wilder- 
ness.    Num.  lo :  29. 

What  is  the  situation  of  ihe  peninsula  of  Shiai  ? 
How  long  was  Moses  in  this  desert  ? 

Forty  years. 
How  did  this  seclusion  prepare  him  for  his  great  work  ? 

Some  suppose  that  he  wrote  during  this  period  the  books 
of  Genesis  and  Job. 

Had  forty  years  made  any  change  in  the  condition  of  the 

Hebrews  ?     Ex.  2  :  23-25. 
How  did  God  reveal  himself  to  Moses  ?     Ex.  3  : 6. 
What  command  did  he  receive  ? 
What  change  had  taken  place  in  Egypt  that  made  it  safe 

for  him  to  return  ?     Ex.  2  :  23. 
What  answer  did  Moses  make  ? 
Mark  the  change  in  spirit  from  the  day  he  impetuously 

killed  the  Eg}^ptian. 
What  token  did  God  give  him  of  his  presence  ?     Ex.  3:12. 
By  what  name  was  God  revealed  to  the  Hebrews  ? 
Meaning  Heb.  13:8;  Rev.  i  14. 
Did  God's  putting  the  message  in  the  mouth  of  Moses 

make  him  any  more  courageous  ? 
What  great  prophet  felt  the  same  unfitness  for  his  work  ? 

Jer.  I  :  7-10. 
Is  our  own  conscious  unfitness  any  excuse  for  the   neg- 
lect of  duty  plainly  set  before  us  ? 
What  promise  have  we  to  rest  upon  ?     2  Cor.  12:9;  PhiL 

4:13- 


42  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

LESSON    EIGHTEENTH. 

THE   PLAGUES    OF    EGYPT. 

What  was  the  place  of  the  meeting  of  Moses  and  Aaron  ? 

Ex.  4: 14,  27. 
What  other   revelation  was   afterwards  made  from  this 

place?    Ex.  19: 11. 
What  office  was  given  to  Aaron  ? 
In  what  words  was  their  mission  to  Aaron  summed  up  ? 

Ex.  4:22,  23. 
On  reaching  Egypt,  whom  did  they  assemble  ?    Ex.  4 :  29. 
What  effect  had  the  words  and  signs  on  the  people  ?     Ex. 

4:30,  31. 
What  was  the  extent  of  their  first  demand  upon  Pharaoh  ? 
His  reply  ? 

Consequence  to  the  people  ? 
How  did  their  double  oppression  make  them  feel  to  Moses 

and  Aaron.?     Ex.  5  :2i. 
How  did  they  show  their  utter  depression  ? 
Meaning  of  Ex.  6:3. 

Throughout  the  Scripture  two  names  are  used  for  the 
divine  being — Elohim,  translated  God  in  our  version,  and 
Jehovah,  translated  Lord.  The  primary  idea  of  God  is 
that  of  power  and  strength,  and  properly  describes  God  in 
that  character  in  which  he  is  exhibited  to  men  in  his 
works,  as  creator  and  governor  of  the  world.  The  name 
Jehovah  shows  him  in  this  infinite,  eternal  and  unchange- 


BIBLE  QUESTIOIS'S.  43 

able  character  to  his  people  as  a  covenant-keeping  God. 
The  word  Jehovah,  at  a  very  early  period,  was  considered 
so  sacred  by  the  Jewish  people  that  they  abstained  from 
pronouncing  it,  for  fear  of  irreverence.  Therefore  the 
word  Lord  was  substituted  in  the  reading  of  the  Scrip- 
tures. Our  translators  have  used  Jehovah  in  four  pas- 
sages. Ex.  6:3;  Ps.  83:18;  Isa.  26:4,  and  in  the  com- 
pounds Jehovah-nissi,  Jehovah-jireh,  etc.  Although  the 
name  Jehovah  was  known  to  the  patriarchs,  God  was  now 
about  more  fully  to  reveal  the  attributes  which  the  name 
implies,  as  powerful  in  judgment  to  his  enemies  and  to 
false  gods ;  as  almighty  to  deliver  his  people  from  the 
bondage  of  Egypt — overthrowing  their  enemies — giving 
them  a  law — feeding  them  from  heaven,  and  in  every  way 
fulfilling  the  promises  made  to  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob. 

What  is  the  object  of  miracles  ? 

With  what  miracles  v/as  the  Mosaic  dispensation  inaugu- 
rated } 
The  Christian  dispensation  ? 

Note. — One  miracles  of  wrath,  the  other  miracles  of 
mercy. 

How  did  God  harden  the  heart  of  Pharaoh  } 

Simply  by  withdrawing  all  divine  influence  from  him 
and  allowing  him  to  follow  his  own  sinful  inclinations. 

What  was  the  design  of  the  plagues  of  Egypt  ? 

1st.  To  punish  the  sins  of  Egypt. 

2d.  To  make  His  name  known  in  all  the  earth.     Ex.  7  \ 
$;  14:4.  18. 


44  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

3d.  To  show  to  the  Israelites  the  superiority  of  thp'n 
God  to  the  gods  of  Egypt.     Ex.  12:12;  Num.  33  14. 

At  what  sin  was  every  one  of  the  plagues  aimed  ? 

Idolatry. 
What  was  the  first  miracle  ?     Ex.  7. 
By  whom  was  it  imitated  }    2  Tim.  3  : 8. 
Was  the  power  of  these  magicians  limited  }    Ex.  8:19. 
How  may  the  plagues  be  divided  ? 

Into  three  classes : 

1st.  Against  inanimate  objects — river,  land,  air.  Frogs, 
lice,  flies. 

2d.  Against  cattle. 

3d.  Against  man — boils,  and  blains — hail  and  thunder 
— locusts  and  darkness.     They  increased  in  severity. 

What  was  the  first  plague  ? 
Against  what  was  this  aimed  ? 
How  was  the  Nile  regarded  ? 

Second  plague, — Frog,  one  of  the  sacred  animals. 
What  does  Pharaoh  entreat  Moses  ?     Ex.  8  :  8. 

Third  plague, —  Lice.  This  plague  came  without  any 
warning.  The  Egy^ptians  were  most  particular  about  the 
purity  of  the  bodies  of  their  priests,  who  even  shaved  their 
bodies  every  day  and  wore  linen  garments.  While  this 
plague  lasted,  no  act  of  worship  could  be  performed. 

What  effect  had  this  plague  upon  the  magicians  }     Ex.  8 : 
18,  19. 

Fourth  plague  —  Flics,  or,  as  it  is  in  the  original,  all 
kinds  of  insects,  beetles,  wasi)s,  etc. 


BIBLE   QUESTIOIS-S.  45 

Effects  of  this  miracle  upon  Pharaoh  ?     Ex.  8  :  25. 

Reply  of  Moses.  Ex.  8  :  26  ;  or  shall  we  sacrifice  the 
animals  worshipped  by  the  Egyptians,  elsewhere  called 
"  the  abomination."  i  Kings  11  :  5-7.  "  They  will  stone 
us." 

Fifth  plague — Murrain. 
At  what  was  this  plague  aimed  ? 

It  is  striking  that  it  comes  just  after  the  reply  of  Moses 
to  Pharaoh  in  Ex.  8  :  26. 

Sixth  plague. 

What  means  taken  to  effect  this  plague  ? 

How  severe  was  it  ?     Ex.  9:11. 

What  message  was  sent  to  Pharaoh  ?     Ex.  9  :  13-17. 

Seventh  plague. 
What  warning  was  given  ?     Ex.  9:19. 
Did  any  obey?     Ex.  9:20,  21. 
Effect  upon  Pharaoh  ?     Ex.  9  :  27-35. 

Eighth  plague. 
Are  swarms  of  locusts  common  in  the  East  ? 

(See  Kitto.     "  Bible  Illustration.") 
How  are  they  used  in  Joel  2  :  25  ;  Rev.  9:3.^ 

Ninth  plague. 
What  was  its  character  ? 
What  compromise  did  Pharaoh  propose  ? 
How  was  Moses  driven  from  Pharaoh  ? 
Reply  of  Moses  ?     Ex.  10  :  29. 

Moses  received  the  divine  message,  in  chapter  nth,  in 


46  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Pharaoh's  presence.  During  the  remainder  of  the  third 
day  they  sat  awaiting  the  terrible  stroke  which  was  to  fall 
upon  them  at  midnight. 

For  what  particular  sin  was  this  a  direct  punishment  ? 
Ex.  4  :  22,  23. 


LESSON    NINETEENTH. 

THE    PASSOVER.— Ex.  12. 

What  great  national  event  was  the  Passover  designed  to 
commemorate  ? 

What  was  the  order  for  the  Passover?     Ex.  12. 

How  long  before  the  feast  was  the  lamb  chosen  ? 

On  what  day  killed  ? 

What  was  done  with  the  blood  ? 

What  restriction  was  put  on  families  ? 

With  what  was  it  eaten  ? 

Bones  not  to  be  broken  ? 

How  were  they  to  eat  it  ? 

Rule  about  strangers  ? 

What  instruction  was  given  to  parents  about  their  chil- 
dren.^   Ex.  12  :  25-27. 

Meaning  of  this  feast  to  the  Jews  ? 

Its  deeper  meaning,'* 

Of  what  is  the  whole  history  of  Israel  typical? 

Of  what  is  their  rescue  from  Egypt  typical? 


BIBLE   QUESTIOJfS.  ^  47 

What  definite  authority  have  we  for  regarding  the  Pass- 
over as  typical  of  Christ's  death  ?     i.  Cor.  5  :  7. 

In  vvhat  particulars  ? 
A  lamb.     Heb.  9  :  14  ;  i  Pet.  1:19;  John  i  :  29  ;  Is.  53  : 
4-7. 

Blood  sprinkled.  Heb.  9:13;  10  :  22  ;  i  Pet.  1:2;  Eph. 
I  :;. 

Not  a  bone  broken.     John  19  :  36. 

Significance  of  the  bitter  herbs.     Zach.  12  :  10. 

Unleavened  bread,     i  Cor.  5  :  7-8  ;  1 1  Cor.  1:12. 

Penalty  of  not  observing  the  feast?     Ex.  12:15;  Num. 

9:13- 
Penalty  of  neglecting  our  great  Passover,  Jesus  Christ  ? 

Heb.  10  :  28,  29. 
The  Lamb  of  God  was  slain  at  the  same  time  as  out 
Lord's  Passover. 

What  sacraments  have  taken  the  place  of  Circumcision 
and  the  Passover  in  the  Christian  Church  ? 

What  is  the  use  of  sacraments  ? 

What  warrant  have  we  for  observing  the  Lord's  Supper  ? 
Matt.  26  :  26  ;  Luke  22  :  19. 

What  will  be  the  song  of  the  saints  in  heaven  ?     Rev. 

14:1-5. 
Of  how  many  Passover  celebrations  have  we  an  account 

in  the  Bible  .^    Ex.  12  ;  Num.  9;  Josh.  5  :  10;  2  Chron. 

30:35  ;  Ez.  6. 
In  what  did  the  later  Passovers  differ  from  the  Egyptian 

Passover  ? 

(See  Smith's  History,  page  251.) 


4S  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

LESSON    TWENTIETH. 

THE   EXODUS.  — B.C.    1491. 

Effect  of  the  last  plague  upon  Pharaoh  ?     Ex.  12  :  29-33. 
How  were  they  hurried  away?   Ex.  12  :  33,  34. 
How  many  left  Egypt?    Ex.  12  :  37. 
Six  hundred  thousand  footmen,  or  2,500,000  in  all. 

Whose  body  was  carried  in  the  procession  ? 
By  whom  were  they  accompanied  ?     Ex.  13:19. 
By  whom  was  their  march  g-uided  ? 
How  long  from  the  call  of  Abraham  until  the  Exodus  ? 
Two  hundred  and  thirty  years. 

How  long  had  they  been  in  Egypt  ? 
Two  hundred  and  fifteen  years. 

What  is  said  of  those  who  left  Eg)'pt  ?     Ps.  105  :  37. 
How  may  the  journeyings  of  the  children  of  Israel  be  di- 
vided ? 

1.  From  Egypt  to  Sinai — i  month  16  days. 

2.  Encampment  at  Sinai — 11  months,  20  days. 

3.  March  from  Sinai  to  Kadesh — 4  months,  10  days. 

4.  Wanderings  in  the  Wilderness — 37  years,  6  months. 

5.  Final  march  from  Kadesh  to  Canaan — 10  months, 
making  in  all  40  years.     Heb.  3:17. 

Why  were  they  not  allowed  to  go  by  a  shorter  route  ?  Deut. 
8:2;  Ex.  13  :  17,  18;  Deut.  32  :8-ii. 


BIBLE   QUESTIOI^S.  49 

The  shorter  route  required  but  a  few  days'  journey.     It 
was  often  travelled  by  Joseph's  brethren. 
From  what  place  did  they  set  out  ?     Ex.  1 2  :  37. 

What  command  did  they  receive  from  God  at  Etham.? 
Ex.  14 : 2. 

What  impression  did  this  movement  make  upon  Pharaoh  ? 
Ex.  14  :  3.     (See  the  map.) 

As  they  encamped  by  the  sea  (over  the  hills  behind  them), 
what  did  they  see  ?     Ex.  14  :  10. 

To  add  to  their  dismay,  night  was  coming  on,  what  com- 
mand did  they  receive  from  God.'*     Ex.  14  :  13. 

What  was  done  with  the  guiding  pillar  ? 

Their  passage  was  effected  at  midnight,  amid  the  roar 
of  the  hurricane  or  strong  east  wind,  which  drove  back 
the  sea. 

How  was  this  celebrated  in  song  ? 

What  effect  had  this  miracle  upon  the  other  nations  of  the 

earth  ?    Josh.  2:10;  i  Sam.  4  :  8. 
How  used  by  the  apostle  ?     i  Cor.  10  : 1-4. 
How  were  they  guided  in  their  wanderings  ? 
How  were  they  fed  ? 
How  was  the  manna  given  ? 
What  use  did  they  make  of  it  ?     Num.  11:10. 
What  were  they  to  learn  from  their  receiving  the  manna 

daily  ?     Deut.  8  :  3. 
When  did  the  manna  cease?    Josh.  5:11,  12. 
Of  what  a  type  ?    John  6  :  35  ;  51-55.  * 

Read  the  wonderful  sixth  chapter  of  John  from  the  28th 


50  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

LESSON    TWENTY-FIRST. 

THE    FIRST    BATTLE    OF    ISHAEL— Ex.  17. 

What  happened  at  Rephidim  ? 

How  were  the  Israelites  supplied  with  water  ?    Ex.  17:6; 

Ps.  78  : 1 5-20  ;  Ps.  105  :  41. 
Of  what  a  type  ?     i  Cor.  10:4. 
What  is  said  of  the  physical  condition  of  those  who  left 

Egypt  ?    Ps.  105  :  37. 
What  is  said  of  their  clothes  ?    Deut.  29  :  5  ;  Deut.  8  : 4. 
Where  did  they  fight  their  first  battle  ? 
At  Rephidim. 

What  is  said  of  the  attack  of  Amalek  ?     Deut.  25  :  17,  18. 
What  judgment  was  visited  on  them  for  this  ?     Deut.  25  : 

17-19. 
What  young  warrior  first  appears  ? 
What  great  lesson  was  here  taught  Israel  ? 

The  power  of  prayer.  The  fighting  was  nothing  with- 
out prayer,  the  prayer  was  nothing  without  the  fighting. 
Phil.  2:12,  13. 

Who  was  Hur  .'* 

Thought  to  be  the  husband  of  Miriam,  he  was  the  son 
•f  Caleb,     (i  Chron.  2  :  50.) 

Name  given  to  the  altar  of  thanksgiving  ?     Ex.  17:15. 
What  command  did  Moses  receive  from  God  ?   Fx.  17  :  14 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  51 

From  whom  had  Moses  a  visit  while  they  encamped  at 

Rephidim  ?     Ex.  i8. 
What  is  said  of  the  treatment  of  the  Israehtes  by  the 

Kenites  ? 
What  reward  had  they  ?     i  Sam.  15:6;  Judges  1:16. 
What  plan  was  suggested  by  Jethro  to  relieve  Moses  in 

the  government  of  the  people  ?     Ex.  18  :  13-26. 


LESSON    TWENTY-SECOND. 

ENCAMPMENT  AT   SINAI. 

What  token  had  God  given  to  Moses  at  the  burning  bush  ? 

Ex.  3: 12. 
How  long  was  the  journey  from  Egypt  to  Sinai  ? 
How  many  people  now  encamped  before  Sinai  ? 
Two  million  five  hundred  thousand. 

For  what  had  Israel  been  chosen  as  the  peculiar  people  ? 

Deut  7  :  6-1 1  ;  4  :  7,  8  ;  Rom.  3  :  2. 
Why  did  God  bring  them  into  the  solitudes  of  Sinai  } 

That  they  might  be  separated  from  the  idolatrous  na- 
tions, and  so  be  fitted  to  receive  his  law  ;  he  had  been  to 
them  a  merciful  deliverer.  He  is  now  to  manifest  his 
holiness. 

What  covenant  did  God  renew  with  the  people  ?     Ex. 

19:3-8. 
What  preparation  was  made  by  the  people  for  the  solemn 

revelation  ?    Ex.  19  :  14-17. 


52  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

On  the  morning  of  the  third  day,  what  was  the  appear- 
ance of  the  mount  ?  ■  Ex.  19  :  16-20. 
What  command  was  heard  above  the  sound  of  the  trum' 

pet.^    Ex.  19  :  21. 
Were  angels  present  ?    Acts  7  •  53  i    Heb.  2  :  2. 
How  was  the  Jewish  law  divided  ? 
Moral,  civil,  and  ceremonial. 

What  part  was  perpetual  ? 
How  was  it  delivered  ? 
By  God's  own  voice. 

How  was  it  preserved  ?    Ex.  32  :  16. 

What  principles  lie  at  the  foundation  of  the  moral  law  ? 

Matt.  22  :  35-40. 
Effect  upon  the  people  ?    Ex.  20  :  19. 
What  promises  were  added  to  these  precepts  ?  Ex.  23  :  20. 
What  definite  information  was  given  to  them  as  to  their 

destination  ?     Ex.  23  :  23. 
How  were  these  additional  revelations  preserved  ?    Ex, 

24:4. 

This  is  the  first  written  revelation. 

What  ceremonies  were  performed  by  Moses  ?    Ex.  24 : 

4-8. 
Who  then  went  up  on  the  mount  ?    Ex.  24  :  9-1 1. 
How  long  was  the  cloud  on  the  mount  ? 
Why  was  the  giving  of  the  law  made  so  terrible  ?    Ex 

20  :  20  ;  19:9. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  53 

LESSON    TWENTY-THIRD 

THE    LAWS    OF    GOD. 

What  rules  control  men  in  their  actions  ? 

Why  is  conscience  not  an  infallible  guide  ?     i  Cor.  8:7; 

2  Cor.  4:4;  Titus  1:15,  16. 
For  what  was  the  law  given  ?     Rom.  3  :  20  ;  7:7. 
How  was  the  Jewish  law  divided  ? 
Civil,  ceremonial,  moral. 

What  was  the  civil  ? 

What  was  the  ceremonial  ? 

What  was  the  moral  ? 

Which  is  binding  upon  us  ? 

If  saved  by  our  obedience  to  God's  law,  how  perfect  must 

our  obedience  be  ?     Gal.  3:10;  James  2:10. 
Must   this   obedience   extend  beyond   outward  actions  ? 

Matt.  5  :2i,  22  ;  5  :  20. 
Consequence  of  disobedience  ?     Rom.  6  :  23. 
What  is  said  of  the  condition  of  all  mankind  ?     Rom.  3  : 

ia-18. 
Who  alone  has  rendered  perfect  obedience  to  God's  law  } 

1  Peter  2  :  22,  23  ;  Heb.  4:15. 

Why  did  Christ  suffer  the  penalty  of  sin  ?     i  Peter  2  :  24  ; 

2  Cor.  5  :  21  ;  Is.  53  :  5,  6. 

How  can  his  obedience  and  punishment  for  our  sins  be 
made  of  service  to  us  ?     Rom.  10:4;  3  :  24-26  ;  4 :  5. 


54  BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 

What  is  said  of  those  who  are  united  to  Christ  by  faith  ? 
Rom.  8  :  i. 

Whose  gift  is  this  eternal  Hfe  ?     Rom.  6  :  23. 

How  are  we  to  have  it  given  to  us  }     Matt.  7:7-11. 

In  what  does  God's  greatest  glory  consist  ?  Ex.  33  :  18- 
19;  34:6,7. 

How  are  the  law  and  Gospel  dispensations  contrasted  by 
the  Apostle  ?     Heb.  12  :  18-24. 

What  is  said  of  the  fearful  punishment  of  those  who  re- 
ject the  Gospel  plan  of  salvation  }     Heb.  10  :  28,  29. 


LESSON    TWENTY-FOURTH. 

THE    TABERNACLE. 

(See  Newton  on  the  Tabernacle.) 

How  long  was  Moses  on  the  mount  with  God  ? 

What  other  revelations  were  made  to  him  besides  the  com- 
mandments ?     Ex.  25  :  40. 

What  are  we  to  learn  from  the  instructions  which  were 
given  for  every  part  of  the  tabernacle  ? 
That  there  was  a  spiritual  significance  in  everything. 

It  was  part  of  the  education  of  the  Hebrew  people,  and 

served  as  illustrations  and  pictures  of  the  great  truths  of 

the  New  Testament. 

How  were  the  materials  collected  ?     Ex.  25:1,2. 
Of  wliat  did  they  consist  ?    Ex.  25  :  3-7. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  55 

Where  did  they  get  so  much  treasure?     Ex.  3:21,  22; 

12:35.  36. 
Was  this  stolen  from  the  Egyptians  ? 

The  word  borrow  in  Ex.  3  :  22,  is  "  asked"  or  demanded 
fti  the  original.      It  was  but  a  due  reward  for  all  the  hard 
labor,  and  cruel  bondage,  which  had  been  unrewarded. 
What  is  said  of  the  willingness  of  the  people  ?     Ex.  35  : 

20  ;  36  :  5. 
What  delayed  the  erection  of  the  tabernacle  ?    Ex.  32. 
What  led  the  people  to  this  sin  ?    Ex.  32  :  i. 
Was  it  a  breaking  of  the  first  or  second  commandment  ? 
What  were  its  dreadful  consequences  ? 
How  did  the  tribe  of  Levi  distinguish  themselves  }    Ex. 

32 :  26. 
How  were  they  rewarded  }     Num.  3  :  12,  13 
What  provisional  tabernacle  did  Moses  make  ?     Ex.  33 : 

7-1 1. 
Who  were  the  builders  of  the  tabernacle  proper  }     Ex. 

35  '  30-34. 
What  position  did  it  occupy  ?     Num.  2:1. 

A  central  position  in  the  camp,  which  was  an  oblong 
square,  extending  about  sixteen  miles.     No  tent  was  put 
nearer  to  it  than  two-thirds  of  a  mile. 
What  three  tribes  were  stationed  on  the  East  }     Num.  2  : 
3-7. 

Between  their  encam.pment  and  the  door  of  the  taber- 
cle  were  the  tents  of  Moses  and  Aaron. 

Who  were  tlie  sons  of  Levi  ?     Num.  3:17. 
Who  had  charge  of  the  ark  }     Num.  3  :  30,  31. 


50  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

What  tribes  were  stationed  on  the  north  side  of  the  taber- 
nacle ? 

Asher,  Dan,  and  Naphtali.     Between  them   and  the 
tabernacle.     Sons  of  Merari.     (Num.  3.) 

W'^t'j-/  side. — Benjamin,  Ephraim,  and  Manasseh.     Sons 
of  Gershon. 

South  side. — Gad,  Reuben,  and  Simeon.     Sons  of  Ko- 
hath. 
How  large  was  the  whole  tabernacle  enclosure  ? 

One  hundred  and  fifty  feet  by  seventy-five  feet. 
By  what  was  it  formed  ? 

(See  Smith's  "  History,"  p.  185.) 

What  was  the  "  court  of  the  tabernacle  } 
What  was  the  tabernacle  proper  } 
How  was  it  covered  ?     Ex.  26  :  i,  7,  14. 
What  were  the  four  coverings  ? 


LESSON    TWENTY- FIVE. 

THE  TABERNACLE.— Continued. 

What  was  the  furniture  of  the  court  of  the  tabernacle  ? 
Brazen  altar  and  brazen  laver. 

How  was  the  tabernacle  itself  divided  ? 
Holy  and  most  holy  place. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  57 

What  was  the  furniture  of  the  holy  place  ? 

1.  Altar  of  incense. 

2.  Golden  candlestick. 

3.  Table  of  shew  bread. 

How  separated  from  the  most  holy  place  ? 

By  a  linen  curtain  embroidered  with  cherubims,  called 
"the  veil."     Matt.  27  :5i. 

How  was  the  holy  place  lighted  ? 
Furniture  of  the  most  holy  place  ? 

The  ark  of  the  covenant  overshadowed  by  the  cheru- 
bims and  the  mercy-seat.- 

Where  are  we  to  find  the  explanation  of  the  tabernacle 
and  its  services  ?     Heb.  9. 

Let  us  now  come  back  to  the  court  of  the  tabernacle  ? 

What  was  the  first  prominent  object  in  the  whole  taber- 
nacle ? 
The  brazen  altar. 

Meaning  of  the  word  a//ar  f 
Size  of  this  altar  ? 

7  feet  6  inches  long  and  broad,  and  4  feet  6  inches  high. 
The  largest  thing  in  the  tabernacle  ;  made  of  wood,  over- 
laid with  brass,  a  horn  at  each  corner.  Ps.  118:27. 
"  On  this  altar  sacrifices  were  offered  ;  it  was  open  to  all. 
The  tabernacle  itself  could  not  be  entered,  or  any  part  of 
it  used,  or  any  services  performed,  without  an  offering  and 
blood  sprinkling  on  the  altar.  The  priests,  their  garments, 
the  sacred  vessels,  the  ark  itself,  were  worthless  for  the 

3* 


68  BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 

purposes  of  worship  until  the  blood  of  this  altar  touched 
and  sanctified  them." 

Of  .vhat  is  this  altar  and  its  sacrifices  a  type  and  illus- 
tration ? 

Of  the  Atonement  of  Jesus  Christ.  "  No  act  of  wor- 
ship, no  prayers,  or  praises,  or  alms-giving,  or  sacraments 
of  ours  are  of  any  value  but  as  connected  with  Jesus  Christ 
and  sprinkled  with  his  atoning  blood.  Heb.  9  :  11-14 ; 
10 :  19,  22. 

This  altar  symbolic  of  justification  ?     Eph.  i  :  6,  7. 
What  is  said  of  the  fire  on  this  altar  ?     Lev.  6:12,  13. 
What  other  piece  of  furniture  in  the  court  of  the  tabernacle  ? 
Its  form  ? 

Of  what  made  ?     Ex.  38  :  8. 
Molten  mirrors  of  the  women. 

Symbolic  of  the  Word  of  God  ?     2  Cor.  3:18;  James  i  : 

22-25. 
The  water  symbolic  of  sanctification  ?    Eph.  5  :  26  ;  Titus 

3:5. 
Meaning  of  sanctification  ? 
Who  were  to  use  this  laver  ? 

The  priests. 
Does  this  destroy  the  parallel  ?     i  Peter  2  :  5,  9. 

Christ  is  made  first  our  justification,  then  our  sanctifi- 
cation. 

Means  of  sanctification  ?     John  17  •  17. 
After  the  offering  on   Lhe  altar  of  burnt-offering  and 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  59 

washing  in  the  laver,  the  priest  was  fit  to  offer  up  accept- 
able worship,  and  to  enter  into  the  holy  place. 

What   separated   it   from   the   court   of  the  tabernacle  ? 

Heb.  lo  :  19,  20  ;  John  10  : 9  ;  Eph.  2:18, 
By  what  was  it  lighted  ? 
Of  what  symboHc  ?     Rev.  1:12,  13,  20  ;  Phil  2:13,  14  ; 

Matt.  5  :  14-16. 
What  did  the  light  of  the  golden  candlestick  reveal  in  the 

holy  place  } 
The  altar  of  incense  and  table  of  shew  bread. 

From  what  was  the  altar  of  incense  lighted  7  Lev.  16:12. 
Of  what  symbolic  ?     Ps.  141. 

It  symbolizes  Christ's  intercession.     He  ever  liveth. 

Through  him  alone  our  prayers  are  accepted.  Is.  53  : 
12  ;  Rom.  8  :  26  ;  Heb.  7  :  25. 

What  was  the  table  of  shew  bread  ?     Ex.  25  :  23. 

How  often  were  the  loaves  renewed  }     Mark  2  :  26  ;  Luke 

6:4. 
What  separated  the  holy  from  the  most  holy  place  7 
By  what  w^as  the  most  holy  place  lighted  } 
By  the  Shekinah. 

Of  what  typical  ?     Heb.  9  :  24. 

What  is  the  light  of  heaven  }     Rev.  21  :  23. 

What  was  the  ark  of  the  covenant  7 

What  did  it  contain  ? 

What  was  the  mercy-seat  } 

The  covering  of  the  ark  ;  a  plate  of  solid  gold  The 
ark  eminently  typical  of  Christ — He  kept  the  law. 


60  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Meaning  of  mercy-seat  ? 

"  To  atone  for  sin,"  "  to  cover  sin." 

What  is  the  only  definite  thing  which  we  know  of  heiaven  ? 

I  John  3  :  2  ;  2  Cor.  5:8;  Acts  7  :  55. 
What  happened  to  the  veil  at  the  death  of  Christ  ? 
What  did  it  signify  ? 
Why  were  the  religious  services  of  the  Israelites  confined 

to  the  tabernacle  ? 


LESSON    TWENTY- SIXTH. 

THE    PRIESTHOOD. 

(Smith's  "  History,"  p.  192.) 

During  the  patriarchal  dispensation,  what  form  had  Is- 
rael in  their  worship  ? 
Who  was  the  priest  of  the  family  ? 

Note. — "  By  the  time  of  Moses  the  world  had  grown  far 
In  the  pomp  and  ceremony  of  false  religions ;  and,  as  the 
Church  was  in  its  childhood,  taking  advantage  of  the  evil  to 
accomplish  a  higher  good,  God  ordered  a  more  formal  re- 
ligion for  His  people,  adapted  to  more  fully  set  forth  His 
own  character  and  attributes,  and  to  prepare  the  way  for 
the  kingdom  of  Christ.  The  tabernacle  He  chose  for  His 
dwelling-place,  and  every  part  of  it  was  designed  to  teach 
some  divine  truth.  But,  to  prevent  too  great  familiarity. 
He  instituted  a  body  of  men,  consecrated  for  His  ser- 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  61 

vice,  whose  functions  were  designed  to  make  the  impres- 
sion of  the  holiness  and  majesty  of  God." 

What  were  the  functions  of  the  priesthood  ?    Heb.  9  : 6-8. 
What  were  the  ceremonies  of  the  dedication  ?     Ex.  29. 

I.  Their  bodies  washed  with  pure  water,  and  anointed 
with  oil  prepared  by  the  priests  themselves.  Ex.  30  :  22- 
25  ;  Neh.  3  :  8. 

With  what  were  they  clothed  ? 

How  was  the  truth  that  those  who  intercede  for  others 
must  themselves  be  reconciled  ?     Lev.  8:14;  Ex.  29  : 
10  ;  Heb.  5  :  3. 
What  did  the  burnt-offering  signify  ? 
A  surrender  of  the  life  to  God's  service. 

What  was  next  offered  ? 

What  was  done  with  the  blood  ? 

What  was  the  last  offering  ? 

How  long  did  these  ceremonies  last  ? 

By  whom  was  the  high  priest  appointed  ? 

Who  was  the  first  high  priest .'' 

Who  were  the  priests  ? 

"  The  sons  of  Aaron."     Ex,  29  :  9,  44. 

To  whom  did  the  office  of  high  priest  descend  } 

Of  what  did  the  high  priest's  dress  consist.?     Ex.  28. 

What  was  the  breast-plate  ?     Ex.  28  :  1 5  ;  39  :  8. 

What  were  the  duties  of  the  high  priest } 

In  what  respects  was  his  office  symbohc  of  Christ } 

1st.  As  the  only  way  of  access.  The  people  of  Israej 
had  no  access  to  God  but  through  the  high  priest.     So 


62  BIBLE  QUESTIOHrS. 

Christ  is  the  only  way  of  access  to  the  Father,     i  Tim.  2  ; 
5;  John  14:6. 

2ci.  He  was  chosen  of  God.     Heb.  5:4,  5. 

3d.  He  was  anointed.     Ps.  45  :  7  ;  Is.  61  :  i. 

4th.  He  was  holy.     Heb.  7  :  24,  25. 

5th.  He  was  human.     Heb.  5:2;  4:15. 

In  what  respect  was  his  office  above  any  earthly  priest- 
hood }     Heb.  7  :  23. 
Christ  was  king  and  priest. 

What  relation  do  Christians  bear  to  Christ,  in  virtue  of 
their  union  with  him.?  i  Pet.  2  :  5-9 ;  John  15:5; 
I  Cor.  6:15. 


LESSON    TWENTY-SEVENTH. 

OFFERINGS    AND    SACRIFICES. 

What  book  lays  down  the  rules  of  interpretation  for  the 
book  of  Leviticus  ? 
The  Epislle  to  the  Hebrews. 

What  were  the  offerings  and  sacrifices  intended  to  teach 
the  Jewish  people  }     Heb.  9  :  i-io. 

Do  we  know  how  much  of  a  coming  Saviour  was  under- 
stood by  them  ? 

What  was  said  of   Moses  .'*       John  5  :  46,  47. 

Of  David  }     Acts  2  :  25-36. 

What  truth  lies  at  the  foundation  of  all  sacrifice.?  Heb. 
9 :  22. 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  63 

Have  we  any  explicit  order  for  sacrifice  ? 

How  early  do  we  read  of  them  ? 

What  was  the  earliest  form  of  offering  ?     Gen.  8  :  20. 

What  is  the  earliest  example  and  expression  of  expiation 

for  sin  ?     Job.  1:5. 
How  were  sacrifices  divided  under  the  Jewish  law  ? 

1 .  Burnt-offering.     Self-dedicatory  and  expiatory. 

2.  Meat-offering. 

3.  Sin-offering.     Expiatory. 

4.  Trespass-offering.     Expiatory. 

5.  Peace-offering.     Thank-offering. 

What  was  the  burnt-offering  ?     Levit.  i  ;  Eph.  5:2;  Heb. 

9:14. 
What  was  the  daily  offering — the  morning  and  evening 

sacrifice  ? 
What  was  the  accompanying  meat-offering  ?     Lev.  2:3; 

10 :  12, 13. 
What  was  a  necessary  ingredient?     Levit.  2:13;  Mark 

9:49. 
It  was  a  gift  to  God  in  devout  acknowledgment  for  his 
mercies.     The  name  of  the  meat-offering  was  "mincha," 
meaning  "  a  gift."     Symbolic  of  Christian  labor.     Heb- 
13  :  16;  Phil.  2  :  17;  4: 18. 

Without  leaven.     Gal.  5:9;  Luke  12:1. 

What  was  the  sin-offering?     Ex.  29  ;  Lev.  4.  1-12. 

What  was  done  with  the  flesh  ? 

Compare  Heb.  13  :  11-13. 

The  worshipper  had  simply  to  lay  his  hand  on  the  head 
of  the  victim  and  confess  his  sins.     His  sins  were  then 


G4  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

conveyed  to  the  head  of  the  innocent  victim.     Lev.  4  :  29. 
These  offerings  were  to  be  made  in  the  appointed  place, 
and  in  the  appointed  way,  at  the  door  of  the  tabernacle, 
"  according  to  the  commandment."     Thousands  of  bul- 
locks, offered  in  his  own  tent,  would  not  have  been  accept- 
able, or  without  the  officiating  priest  could  not  have  been 
offered.     (Ex.  29:38,  39,  42;    Deut.  12:5-14.)     So  the 
sinner  must  come  in  God's  appointed  way  now,  if  he  would 
be  forgiven  and  accepted.     Acts  4:12;  John  10  : 9. 
Difference   between    the  trespass    offering  and  the  sin- 
offering  ? 
What  was  the  peace-offering  ? 
What  part  was  eaten  by  the  priests  ? 
Why  are  not  sacrifices  made  now  ?     Heb.  10  :  1-18. 
What  event  closed  the  ceremonies  of  the  Old  Testament 
ritual?     Matt.  27:51. 


LESSON    TWENTY-EIGHTH. 

THE    GREAT    DAY    OF    ATONEMENT.— Lev.  16. 

The  great  national  fast  ? 

What  act  of  the  high-priest  was  performed  on  this  day 

alone  ?     Heb.  9:7;  Lev,  16  :  i-io. 
By  whom  were  all  the  services  of  the  day  conducted  ? 
What  were  the  ceremonies  ? 

I  St.  He  offered  a  sin-offering  for  the  people  to  atone  for 
their  sins.  A  burnt-offering,  dedicating  the  people  to 
God,  which  was  the  daily  offering. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  65 

His  dress  ?    Lev.  16:4. 

His  priestly  garments  were  laid  by  for  the  day.     Body 
washed  with  pure  water  ;  clothed  in  linen  garments.    Heb. 
10  :  19-22. 
How  did  he  make  atonement  for  himself?     Lev.  16:6; 

Heb.  5  :  2,  3  ;  9  :  7-14. 
What  was  the  next  ceremony  ?     7:11. 
What  was  done  with  the  goats  ? 
What  was  represented  by  them  ? 

1st.  As  a  sin-offering,  representing  the  punishment  of 
sin. 

2d.  The  scape-goat,  the  effect.  Lev.  16  :  10,  21,  22;  Is. 
53  :  1 1,  12  ;  John  i  :  29  ;  Heb.  9  :  28  ;  i  Pet.  2  :  24.  These 
two  types  represent  the  work  of  Christ  for  us.  ist,  in  suf- 
fering for  our  sins ;  2d,  in  taking  them  away  altogether. 
Ps.  103  :  12. 

How  did  the  high  priest  enter  into  the  Most  Holy  place  ? 

Lev.  16  :  12-14 ;  Heb.  9  :  13-25. 
What  did  he  do  in  the  Most  Holy  place  ?    verse  14 ;  Heb. 

9  :  13-25  ;  verse  16. 
How  was  the  altar  of  incense  consecrated?    verse  18; 

Heb.  9  :  21-23. 
Sum  up  the  ceremonies  of  the  great  day  of  atonement. 


66  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

LESSON    TWENTY-NINTH. 

JOURNEY  FROM   SINAI   TO   KADESH. 

How  long  did  the  children  of  Israel  encamp  at  Sinai  ?    Ex 

19:1.     Compare  Num.  10  :  II. 
What  signals  were  given  for  their  march?     Num.  10:2, 

II,  12,  17. 
Who  did  Moses  invite  to  accompany  them  as  their  guide 

through  the  wilderness  ?     Num.  10  :  29. 
What  watchword  was  given  when  the  ark  set  forward  ? 

Num  10  :  35. 
When  it  rested  ?     Num.  10  :  36. 
What  tribes  led  the  host  ?    Num,  10  :  14. 
1st.  Judah,  Issachar,  Zebulon. 
2d.  Gershom  and  Merari  with  the  tabernacle. 
3d.  Reuben,  Simeon  and  Gad. 
4th.  Kohathites  with  the  sanctuary.     Num.  10. 
5th.  Ephraim,  Manasseh  and  Benjamin. 
6th.  Dan,  Asher  and  Naphtali. 

In  what  direction  did  they  journey? 
North.     (See  Phillips's  Map.) 

What  three   stations   are  mentioned  between  Sinai  and 

Kadesh?     Num.  11  13,  34,  35. 
Into  what  sin  did  they  fall  at  Taberah  ?     Num.  11. 
What  warning  is  given  to  Christians  by  the  apostle  ?     i 

Cor.  10 :  10. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  67 

Who  seem  to  have  been  the  murmurers  ? 
God's  judgment  upon  them  ? 

Note. — The  punishments  for  discontent  and  murmuring 
seem  to  have  been  much  more  severe  after  the  giving  of 
the  law  than  before. 

Compare  Ex.  14:11-15;  Ex.  1 5  :  24. 
What  is  said  of  the  punishment  of  the  unbeHeving  under 
"*       the  Gospel?     Heb.  10  :  26-29. 
Who  were  the  mixed  multitude  ? 
What  was  their  complaint  ? 
Effect  upon  Moses  ? 

What  did  God  send  them  ?    Ps.  yS  :  29-31  ;  106  :  15. 
What  important  institution  grew  out  of  this  rebellion  ? 
What  happened  at  Hazeroth  ?     Num.  12. 
What  was  the  ground  of  complaint  ?     Matt.  13  :  57  ;  Matt. 

10 :  36. 
And  the  Lord  heard  it.     P.  94  :  7-9 ;  Is.  37  : 4 ;  Ezek.  35  : 

12,  13. 
Character  of  Moses  ? 
Meaning  oivieekf 

Value  of  such  a  spirit  in  God's  sight  .'^ 
Testimony  of  his  faithfulness  }     Num.  12:7. 
How  used  by  the  apostle  }     Heb.  3  :  2,  5  ;  i  Tim.  3:15. 
To  what  place  were  the  complainers  summoned  to  meet 

God? 
Punishment  on  Miriam  ? 
How  long  were  the  congregation  detained  on  her  account? 


68  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

LESSON    THIRTIETH. 

SOJOURN   AT    KADESH. 

Situation  of  Kadesh  ? 

What  place  was  probably  made  the  headquarters  during 

the  wanderings?     Deut.  i  :  19. 
What  declaration  did  God  make  to  Israel  at  Kadesh? 

Deut.  I  :  20,  21. 
What  was  first  done  to  inform  themselves  of  the  country  ? 

Deut.  I  :  22,  23. 
By  whom  was  the  country  explored  ? 
What  two  of  the  spies  were  most  distinguished  ? 
When  did  Joshua  before  distinguish  himself?     Ex.  17:13; 

24:13- 
How  long  were  they  searching  the  land  ?     Num.  13  :  25. 
What  fruit  did  they  bring  which  fulfilled  God's  promise  of 

the  land  ?    Num.  13  :  23-27  ;  Ex.  3  :  8,  17. 
When  have  we  Eshcol  before  mentioned  ?     Gen.  14 :  13. 

Note. — We  can  but  faintly  judge  of  the  impression 
made  upon  them  after  eighteen  months  in  the  desert  of 
Sinai. 

Dark  side  of  the  picture  ?     Num.  13  :  28-33. 

Effect  upon  the  people  ? 

How  are  the  Amorites  described.     Amos  2  :  9. 

See  Sons  of  Anak.     (Kitto's  Bible  111.) 
What  proposition  did  they  make  ? 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  69 

Expostulation  of  Joshua  and  Caleb  ? 

Treatment  of  the  congregation  ? 

Wonderful  intercession  of  Moses  ?     Num.  14  :  13-19. 

How  did  Moses  set  aside  his  own  interest  in  the  good  of 

the  people  ?     Ex.  32  :  10  ;  Num.  14  :  1 1,  12. 
Effect  of  his  prayer.''      Num.   14:21;    Ps.   106:23;  Jas. 

5:16. 
Prophecy.^     Num.  14  :  21 ;  Ps.  72  :  19;  Is.  66  :  18,  19. 
Punishment  of  the  people.^     Num.  14  :  22;  23  :  28-31. 
For  what  sin  were  they  punished .''     Ps.  106  :  24,  26  ;  Heb. 

3  '  17-19. 
What  earnest  given  of  the  judgment  ?     Num.  14  :  36,  37. 
Reward  of  Caleb  ?     Num.  14  :  24 ;  Josh.  14. 
What  expedition  did  they  make  in  the  morning,  and  with 

what  result  ? 
Character  of  these  people  who  came  out  of  Egypt  ? 
Contrast  to  the  next  generation  ? 
Importance  of  early  religious  training  ? 

Note. — God's  mercy  and  forbearance  has  a  limit.  At 
first  their  ignorance  was  patiently  dealt  witht  and  their 
murmurings  and  unbelief  forgiven  ;  but  after  all  they  had 
seen  of  his  goodness  and  power,  the  time  had  now  come 
when  his  forbearance  was  at  an  end. 

We  are  to  gain  the  promised  land  in  the  way  of  God's 
own  appointment ;  by  acceptance  and  reliance  on  the 
work  of  Jesus  Christ  our  great  Captain,  and  not  by  our 
own  efforts  and  strength. 


70  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

LESSON    THIRTY-FIRST. 

EVENTS    OF    THE   WANDEillNGS. 

How  is  the  direction  of  the  wanderings  of  the  children  of 
Israel  defined  ?     Num.  14  :  25  ;  Deut.  i  :  40. 
They  are  said    to  have  compassed  Mount  Seir  many 
days.     Deut.  2:1. 

Was  there  any  reason  for  this  movement  ? 

It  may  have  been  to  find  a  passage  through  Edom.  As 
they  could  not  scale  the  mountain  passes  of  the  Amorites, 
this  view  is  confirmed  by  Judges  11  :  16-18  ;  Jud.  5  :  4. 

We  have  no  connected  or  definite  knowledge  of  the  pe- 
riod of  the  thirty-eight  years'  wanderings.  There  are  five 
chapters  in  Numbers  referring  to  this  interval,  but  to  what 
part  cannot  be  determined.     Num.  15  to  19. 

First  Event.     Num.  1 5  :  32-36. 
What  was  his  sin  ?     Num.  15  :  30. 
Penalty  of  presumptuous  sins?     Num.  15  130,  31. 
What  was  the  penalty  of  violating  the  Sabbath  ?     Ex.  31  : 

14;  35:2. 
For  what  did  they  consult  Jehovah  ?     Num.  1 5  :  34. 

This  act  was  a  violation  of  the  Judicial  law.  Disobe- 
dience under  the  Theocracy  was  an  act  of  treason  to  the 
King  of  kings,  a  presumptuous  sin,  and  punishable  under 
every  government  with  death. 

What  circumstances  aggravated  this  man's  offence  ? 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  71 

During  the  wanderings  there  is  reason  to  think  sacri- 
fices were  suspended  ;  we  know  that  the  passover  and  cir- 
cumcision were  suspended,  and  the  Sabbath  was  left  as  a 
memorial  of  God's  covenant  with  this  excommunicated 
nation.    Ex.  31  :  13  ;  Ezek.  20  :  12,  20. 

What  is  the  second  event  recorded  of  this  period.'^ 
Num.  16. 

Who  was  Korah  ?     Ex.  6:18;  i  Chron.  6  :  2, 

Who  were  Dathan  and  Abiram  ? 

Were  they  on  the  same  side  of  the  Tabernacle  in  the 
camp? 

What  rights  had  been  forfeited  by  the  Reubenites  ? 

What  two  interests  were  at  work  in  this  rebellion  ? 

Refuge  of  Moses  ?     Num.  16:4. 

Proposal  of  Moses  ? 

How  did  the  Reubenites  meet  the  summons  ? 

Fate  of  the  Reubenite  conspirators  ? 

Fate  of  Korah  and  his  company .'' 

What  command  came  to  Eleazar.'*     Num.  16  :  37. 

Aaron  had  to  be  ready  for  service  ?    Verse  46 ;  Is.  53  :  12. 

What  was  done  with  their  censers  ?     Num.  16  :  39,  40. 

Sign  of  God's  special  favor  to  the  house  of  Aaron  ?  Num. 
17:1. 

For  what  was  the  rod  of  Aarrn  kept  ? 

What  reason  have  we  to  infer  that  the  sacrifices  were  sus- 
pended during  the  wanderings  ? 

Without  a  miracle  they  would  not  have  had  cattle 
enough.  When  the  laws  for  sacrifice  were  given,  they 
were  but  two  week's  journey  from  Canaan.    The  order  is, 


72  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

"  when  ye  come  into  the  land  of  Canaan,"  etc.  (Num 
14:1.) 

They  had  kept  one  passover  at  Sinai ;  there  is  no  evi- 
'lence  that  another  was  kept  until  they  entered  Canaan, 
where  circumcision  was  administered  (Josh.  5  :  10,  11). 

These  people  had  excommunicated  themselves  accord- 
ingly, God  said  afterwards.  Amos  5  :  25  ;  Deut.  32  :  16  ; 
12:8. 

What  sin  kept  the  Israelites  out  of  Canaan  ?     Heb.  3:19; 

4:6. 
What  lessons  does  the  Apostle  draw  from  their  example  ? 

Heb.  3  :7-i9  ;  4  :  i-ii. 
What  Psalm  belongs  to  this  time  ? 
Psalm  90. 


LESSON    THIRTY-SECOND. 

FROM  KADESH   TO  THE  JORDAN.— Num.  20 :  1. 

Where  do  we  find  Israel  ? 
Death  of  Miriam  ? 
Her  history  ? 

Note. — Miriam,  Aaron,  and  Moses,  all  died  the  same 
year. 

Of  what  were  the  people  in  want  ? 

How  had   they  been    supplied    during   the  wanderings? 
Ps.  78:  15,  16;  Is.  48:21. 


BIBLE   QUESTIOiN'S.  73 

When  had  the  same  murmurings  occurred  before.     Ex. 
17  :  I,  2. 

What  greater  wonder  did  God  now  design  to  show  ? 

Name  of  this  place  ? 

Sin  of  Moses  and  Aaron  ? 

What  welcome  command  now  put  an  end  to  their  wander- 
ings ?     Deut.  2  :  3. 

What  prevented  their  direct  passage  ?     Num.  20  :  14,  24. 

Message  to  the  king  of  Edom  ? 

W^hat  event  happened  at  Mount  Hor  ?     Num.  20  :  24-29. 

Character  of  Aaron  ? 

It  has  been  remarked  that  the  very  defects  of  Aaron's 

character,  especially  his  sin  and  repentance  in  the  matter 

in  the  golden  calf,  eminently  fitted  him  for  his  office  of 

high  priest.     Heb.  5  :  2. 

Who  were  his  sons  ? 

To  what  place  did  the  children  of  Israel  now  come  ? 
Num.  21  :4  ;  Deut.  2  :  8. 
They  went  as  far  south  as  Ezion-geber,  at  the  head  of  the 
gulf  of  Akaba,  they  then  turned  northward  by  the  wilder- 
nerness  of  Moab.  Their  route  lay  through  an  arid  desert. 
(See  map.) 

What  is  said  of  the  people  ?     Num.  21  14,  5. 

How  were  their  murmurings  punished  ? 

What  warning  is  given  by  the  apostle  ?     i  Cor.  10:9,  .10. 

What  remedy  is  prescribed  ? 

What  truth  is  this  incident  used  to  illustrate  ?     John  3 

14,15- 
What  became  of  the  brazen  serpent  ?     2  Kin.q^-s  18:4. 

4 


74  BIBLE   QUESTT0X3. 

What  nations  did  they  next  encounter  ?    Num.  21  :  21-26  , 

Josh.  24  :  12  ;  Ex.  23  :  28  ;  Deut.  7  :  20. 
How  did  Sihon  answer  their  request  ?     Num.  21  :  23. 
Result  of  the  battle  of  Jazer  ?     Num.  21  :  24. 
They  then  crossed  the  Jabbok  into  Bashan. 

What  do  we  know  of  Og?     Deut.  3:3-5;  Deut.  3:11. 
How  were  these  victories  celebrated  in  song.^     Ps.  135  : 

II  ;  136  :  17-20. 
To  what  tribes  were  these  conquests  given,  and  on  what 

condition  .''     Num.  32. 


LESSON    THIRTY-THIRD. 

BALAAM. 

What  was  the  last  encampment  of  Israel  on  the  east  of 

the  Jordan  ?     Num.  22  :  i. 
What  effect  had  the  victory  of  Israel  over  the  Amorites 

upon  the  king  of  Moab  ?     Num.  22  : 3  ;  Ex.  15:15; 

Deut.  2  :  25. 
Who  was  the  king  of  Moab  ? 
To  whom  did  he  send  ? 

Note. — An  old  custom  of  devoting  enemies  to  destruc- 
tion before  entering  upon  a  war  with  them.  The  Romans 
had  public  officers  to  whom  it  belonged  as  a  part  of  their 
office. 

How  wis  Balaam's  curse  or  blessing  regarded  ? 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  75 

From  what  country  did  he  come  ?     Num.  23  : 7  ;  Deut. 

23:4. 
Whose  native  land  was  this  ?     Acts  7  :  2. 
Had  he  a  knowledge  of  the  true  God  ? 
What  other  instances  have  we  of  the  knowledge  of  the 

true  God  outside  his  chosen  race  ? 
What  proof  have  we  that  Balaam  used  his  gifts  for  his 

own  gains,  and  practised  divination  ?     Num.  22  :  7  ; 

2  Peter  2:15. 
With  what  errand  did  the  princes  come  ? 
What  reply  did  Balaam  receive  from  God  ? 
What  additional  inducements  were  put  before  him  ? 
If  he  had  really  been  honest  to  God,  how  would  he  have 

received  these  second  messengers  ? 
What  tempted  him  away  from  God's  express  command  ? 

2  Peter  2:15. 
What  restriction  did  God  put  upon  him  ? 
What  other  examples  have  we  of  God's  giving  up  men  to 

their  own  way  to  their  own  destruction  ?     Hosea  13  : 

1 1  ;  I  Sam.  8  :  6-9  ;  Is.  66  : 4  ;  Jer.  2  :  19. 
What  last  warning  did  he  receive  from  God  ? 
When  did  Balaam  and  Balak  meet  ?     Num.  22  :  36-41. 
How  was  his  arrival  celebrated  ?     Num.  23  :  1-4. 
What  was  his  first  prophecy  ?     Num.  23  :  7-10. 
Second  prophecy  on  the  top  of  Pisgah  ?     Num.  23  :  19-24. 
Third  prophecy  ?     Num.  24  :  3-6. 

What  were  some  of  the  remarkable  points  in  his  prophecy  ? 
Balaam's  despairing  answer  at  the  end  of  the  third  pra 

phecy  ?     Num.  23  :  25, 
What  wish  did  he  express  ?     Num.  23  :  10. 


76  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Was  this  prayer  answered  in  his  own  case  ?     2  Peter  3  : 

15-17  ;  Jude  II  : 13. 
What  more  effectual  plot  did  he  make  against  Israel? 

Num.  25  ;  31:16;  Rev.  2  :  14. 
How  was  the  wrath  of  God  shown  to  Israel  ? 
What  punishment  had  the  Moabites  ?     Deut.  23  :  3,  4  ; 

Neh.  13  : 1,  2  ;  Num.  25  :  16-18. 
When  was  this  vengeance  executed  ?     Num.  31  :  1-8. 
Fate  of  Balaam  ?     Num.  31  :  8. 

We  have  before  us  a  very  wicked  man,  holding  the 
truth  in  unrighteousness.  He  had  before  his  eyes  the  au- 
thority of  God  absolutely  forbidding  him,  what  he,  for  the 
sake  of  reward,  had  the  strongest  inclination  to  do.  The 
highest  earthly  gifts,  and  even  the  gift  of  prophecy,  with- 
out the  love  and  fear  of  God,  are  without  avail,  i  Cor. 
13: 1-3  ;  Mark  7  :  22,  23. 

God  uses  bad  men  as  instruments  in  his  own  way. 

New  Testament  Commentary  on  Balaam.  2  Peter  2  ' 
14-16  ;  Jude  II  ;  Rev.  2  :  14. 


LESSON    THIRTY- FOURTH. 

REVIEW  OF  THE  LIFE  AND  DEATH 
OF  MOSES. 

How  was  the  life  of  Moses  divided  ? 

Into  three  periods  of  forty  years  each.  Forty  years  in 
Egypt ',  forty  years  in  Midian  ;  forty  years  as  leader  of 
Israel ? 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  77 

How  was  he  prepared  for  his  great  mission  as  leader  of 

Israel  ? 
What  early  choice  did  he  make  ?     Heb.  1 1  :  24-27. 
Who  were  his  parents  ? 
How  was  he  distinguished  above  all  other  men  ?     Deut. 

34;  10,  II. 
How  did  God  remarkably  reveal  Himself  to  him  ?     Ex.  3  ; 

6  ;  24  :  18  ;  33  :  12-19  ;  34  :  1-8,  28. 
Effect  of  the  last  revelation  ?   Ex.  34  :  29-35  J  Matt.  17:2; 

2  Cor.  3  :  7-9,  13-18  ;  Rom.  10  -.4. 
What  writings  have  we  of  Moses  ? 
His  prayers  ?     Deut.  9  :  18,  19,  25-29  ;  Num.  14  :  11-20. 
How  did  he  show  his  forgetfulness  of  self.     Num.  27  :  12- 

17  ;  Ex.  32  :  30-33. 
His  submission  to  God's  will  ?     Deut.  3  :  23-29. 
His  death  ?     His  view  from  Pisgah  ? 
What  is  said  of  his  age  and  vigor  at  his  death  ?    Read 

Deut.  34 : 6. 
When  did  he  appear  on  the  earth  again  r 


LESSON    THIRTY-FIFTH. 

PASSAGE  OF  THE  JORDAN— Josh.  1. 

Who  was  the  successor  of  Moses  ? 
Where  was  he  born,  and  what  have  we  known  of  him  ? 
What  reward  did  he  receive  for  fidelity  and  faith  ?     Num. 
14:6  ;  32  :  II,  12. 


78  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

After  the  death  of  Moses  what  command  did  he  receive. 

and  what  piomise  ?    Josh,  i  :  i-io. 
On  what  condition  were  they  to  have  good  success  ? 
Does  this  imply  mere  intellectual  knowledge  ?     Ps.  1:2; 

11:9. 
What  orders  did  Joshua  give  to  the  people  ? 
What  three  tribes  had  their  inheritance  on  the  east  of 

Jordan  ?     Num.  32. 
Situation  of  Jericho  ? 
For  what  celebrated  ?     Deut.  34  :  3. 
What  was  the  first  movement  of  Joshua? 
Into  whose  house  were  the  spies  received  ? 
How  treated  ? 
What  had  convinced  Rahab  of  the  true  God  ?    Josh.  2:10. 

Notwithstanding  the  circumstances  of  the  position,  liv- 
ing in  Jericho,  an  idolatrous  city,  Rahab  believed  what  she 
had  heard,  and  acted  on  it ;  and  is  rewarded  by  being  ad- 
mitted into  the  Church  of  God,  and  being  recorded  as  a 
pattern  of  faith.     Heb.  11:31. 

What  report  did  the  spies  bring  to  Joshua?    Josh.  2  :  24. 
The  next  morning  the  camp  at  Shittim  was  broken  up. 

What  river  stood  between  them  and  Jericho  ? 
Peculiarities  of  the  river  Jordan  ? 

(See  Bible  Dictionary.) 

Its  condition  in  the  Spring  ? 
What  was  the  order  of  march  ?    Josh,  3  : 3-8. 
At  what  signal  were  the  waters  to  divide  ? 
What  similar  miracle  at  the  beginning  of  the  career  of 
Moses? 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  79 

What  tribes  led  the  way  ? 

What  national  memorial  was  raised  ? 

On  what  day  was  the  passage  of  the  Jordan  completed  ? 

What  festival  was  now  renewed  ? 

Had  it  been  observed  during  the  wanderings  ? 

How  long  since  the  Passover  had  been  observed? 

What  other  ordinance  was  renewed  ? 

What  name  was  given  to  the  place  ? 

What  change  was  made  in  their  food  ? 

How  long  had  they  been  fed  with  manna  ? 

Eiifect  of  this  miracle  upon  other  nations  ?     Josh.  5:1. 


LESSON    THIRTY-SIXTH. 

THE    TAKING    OF   JERICHO. 

Its  situation  and  importance  ? 

Its  walls  ? 

Its  affluence  ? 

Its  condition  at  this  time  ?    Josh.  6:1. 

Encouraging  vision  of  Joshua  ? 

Corresponding  incident  in  the  life  of  Moses  ? 

Who  appeared  to  him  ?    Josh.  6  :  2. 

The  fifth  and  sixth  chapters  should  not  be  divided. 

What  fitness  was  there  in  the  Lord's  appearing  as  Cap- 

tarn  ? 
Describe  the  capture  of  Jericho  ? 


so  BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 

Was  there  any  connection  between  the  means  and  the 

end  ? 
How  is  it  described  in  Heb.  1 1  :  30. 
How  was  their  faith  shown  ? 

By  implicit  obedience  to  God's  command — even  against 
reason. 

What  curse  was  pronounced  upon  the  city  ?     Josh  6  :  26. 

Compare  i  Kings  16  :  34. 
Is  Jericho  afterwards  mentioned  ?     2  Sam.  10  :  5. 

It  was  never  after  a  fortified  town. 
What  interesting  event  at  Jericho  in  the  life  of  our  Lord  ? 

Matt.  20  :  29,  30 ;  Luke  19  :  i-io. 
Effect  of  this  victory  ?    Josh  6  :  27. 
What  became  of  Rahab  ?    Josh.  6  :  22-25. 


LESSON  THIRTY- SEVENTH. 

CONaUEST    OF    AI. 

What  events  of  interest  took  place  here  in  the  lives  of  the 

patriarchs  ?     Gen.  12:8;  28  :  1 1-16. 
What  report  did  the  spies  bring  ?     Josh.  7  :  2,  3. 

We  learn  from  Josh.  8:25  that  there  were  twelve  thou- 
sand inhabitants. 


How  many  men  went  up  to  the  attack.^ 
What  had  made  them  self-confident  ? 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  81 

Consequence  ? 

Effect  upon  Joshua  ? 

His  prayer? 

His  jealousy  for  God's  name  ? 

What  deeper  cause  lay  at  the  root  of  this  defeat  ?    Josh. 

7:1,  II,  12. 
What  command  had  been  given  as  to  the  spoil  of  Jericho? 
What  command  as  to  the  gods  of  these  nations  ?     Deut. 

7  :  25,  26. 
Sin  of  Achan  ? 
How  was  he  discovered  ? 
His  fearful  doom  ? 
How  can  we  explain  the  family  of  Achan  suffering  with 

him  ? 
They  must  have  been  in  spirit  partakers  of  his  sin.  7^- 
rael  was  one  people,  united  together  as  God's  people  ;  and 
when  one  member  suffered,  all  the  others  suffered  with  it. 
I  Cor.  12  :  26  ;  Josh.  22  :  20.  "  God  visits  the  iniquity  of 
the  fathers  upon  the  children." 
How  alone  was  God's  anger  turned  away?    Josh.  7:12, 

26  ;  Ps.  32  :  5  ;  Hosea  14  :  i. 
What  effect  have  our  sins  unconfessed  upon  our  praye:rs  ? 

Is.  I  :  13-20. 
Name  given  to  the  place  ?     Hosea  2:15. 
Plan  adopted  for  a  second  attack  ? 
What  guarantee  had  they  of  success  ?    Josh.  8:1. 
What  was  done  with  the  king  of  Ai  ? 

This  victory  secured  the  passes  of  the  Jordan. 
Describe  the  interesting  transaction  on  Mount  Ebal  and 

Gerazim. 


82  BIBLE  QUESTIOBTS. 

Associations  with  the  spot  ? 

By  whom  had  this  ceremony  been  prescribed  ?     Deut.  27th 

chapter. 
Why  was  it  fitting  at  this  time  ? 
How  often  was  there  to  be  a  public  reading  of  the  law? 

Deut.  31  :  10,  II. 


LESSON    THIRTY-EIGHTH. 

DECEIT    OF  THE    GIBEOKTITES  — BATTLE    OF 
MEROM.  — Josh.  9. 

What  league  was  formed  by  the  kings  west  of  the  Jordan  ? 
How  did  the  Gibeonites  protect  themselves  fi-om  attack  ? 
What  do  we  know  of  Gibeon  ? 

(See  Bible  Dictionary.) 
What  tidings  had  affected  these  people  ?    Josh.  9:9,  10, 

They  were  careful  to  mention  events  which  had  tran- 
spired before  their  pretended  long  journey  began,  instead 
of  more  recent  events,  which  had  really  affected  them. 

What  order  had  the  Israelites  ?     Deut.  20  :  10. 

What  order  about  nations  near  at  hand  ?     Ex.  23  :  33  ; 

34  :  12  ;  Num.  33  :  55  ;  Deut.  7  :  16. 
What  mistake  did  Israel  make,  and  why?    Josh.  9  :  14,  15. 
Curse  upon  the  Gibeonites  ? 

Their  employment  in  the  immediate  service  of  the  sanc- 
tuary may  have  been  to  keep  them  from  idolatry. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  83 

By  whom  was  the  covenant  broken,  and  with  what  result  ? 

2  Sam.  21  :  i,  2,  5,  10. 
What  brought  on  the  battle  of  Bethhoron  ?     Josh.  10:1. 
What  is  said  of  his  attack  ? 
What  judgment  overtook  the  Canaanites  ? 
What  is  said  of  its  severity  ? 

What  miracle  enabled  Joshua  to  continue  the  pursuit  ? 
Great  discussion  as  to  this  miracle. 

It  is  quite   enough  to  know  that  the  same  mind  and 
power  that  made  the  laws  of  nature  has  power  to  suspend 
or  change  them. 
What  other  miracles  have  we  recorded  of  this  kind  ?     Ex. 

10  :  21  ;  2  Kings  20  ;  Matt.  2. 
What  was  the  book  "  Jasher"  ? 

Supposed  to  be  a  collection  of  national  poems  in  honor 
of  renowned  pious  persons.     2  Sam.  i  :  18. 
Fate  of  the  five  kings  ? 
Last  battle  of  Joshua  ? 

What  is  said  of  the  confederacy  of  the  North  ?  Josh:  11:4. 
In  what  battle  was  the  northern  part  of  Palestine  subdued  ? 
How  are  the  victories  of  Joshua  summed  up  ?     Joshua 

12  :  24. 
What  right  had  the  Hebrews  to  Canaan?     Gen.  15:16: 

Deut.  8:19,  20. 
Warning  given  to  Israel  ?     Deut.  28  :  62-68. 
What  proof  have  we  of  the  sure  punishment  of  the  un- 
godly?    Dan.   12:2;   2  Thess.   1:9;    Matt.  25:41; 

Mark  9  :44,  45. 
What  is  the  sin  that  causes  the  loss  of  the  soul  ?     John  3  ' 

18,  19;  Mark  16  :  15,  16. 


84  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

LESSON    THIRTY-NINTH. 

DIVISION    OF    CANAAN. 

Of  how  many  battles  have  we  an  account  under  Joshua 
before  the  conquest  of  Canaan  ? 

Five. 
How  long  did  it  take  ? 

About  seven  years. 

What  command  and  warning  had  the  people  received? 
Num.  33  :  53-56. 

Was  the  whole  land  cleared  of  Canaanites  when  the  divi- 
sion was  made.^    Josh.  13  :  1-6. 

How  and  by  whom  was  the  division  made  ?    Josh.  14:1. 

From  whom  were  the  tribes  named  ? 

Why  was  there  no  tribe  of  Joseph  ? 

The  blessing  of  Joseph  was  given  to  his  sons  Ephraim 

and  Manasseh. 

What  tribes  had  their  inheritance  on  the  east  of  Jordan, 

and  why  ?     Num.  32. 
What  memorial  did  they  build  ?     Josh.  22  :  10. 
How  many  had  helped  in  the  conquest  ?     Josh.  4:13. 

The  weaker  part  of  Manasseh  settled  on  the  west  of 
Jordan. 

W'.K'.t  is  s-.i  1  of  tlr-  d.-iuj^tci".  of  Zclophchnd  ?     Num   27 
ill; 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  85 

What  charge  had  been  given  by  Joshua  to  these  tribes  ? 

Josh.  I  :  13,  i8. 
His  farewell  address  ?     Josh.  22  :  10-34. 
What  tribe  had  the  largest  territory  } 
What  distinguished  the  tribe  of  Judah  } 
What  special  inheritance  had  Caleb?  and  why.^     Josh. 

14:6-15;  15:13-19- 
Promises  to  those  who  "  follow  the  Lord  fully.'*"    Matt.  6  : 

33  ;  Mark  10:29-31. 
What  does  the  Bible  say  of  half  service  }    i  John  2:15-17; 

Matt.  6 :  24. 
What  associations  with  Hebron  ? 
Of  what  tribe  was  Joshua  } 
Ephraim. 

Situation  and  character  of  their  territory  ? 
Character  of  the  tribe  }     Most  complaining  and  jealous.   - 
What  quaint  and  decisive  answer  did  Joshua  give  them 
when  they  claimed  more  than  their  due.''    Josh.  17: 
14-18. 
What  distinguished  the  tribe  of  Benjamin  } 
Warlike  tribe. 

How  described  by  Jacob  ?    Gen.  49  :  27.    Compare  Judges 

20:21-25. 
What  king  of  Israel  of  this  tribe  ?     i  Sam.  9:1. 
What  great  apostle  }     Phil.  3  :  5. 
What  tribes  settled  in  the  north  ? 

Allied  by  birth,  they  had  marched  through  the  desert 
together ;  they  now  seem  to  form  a  state  by  themselves  ; 
and,  from  their  separation  from  the  other  tribes  by  the 


86  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

plain  of  Esdraelon,  did  not  mingle  in  their  strifes  ;  and, 
with  the  exception  of  the  conquests  of  Barak  and  Gid- 
eon, they  hardly  affect  the  general  fortunes  of  the  nation. 

How  referred  to  in  Matthew  4:15,  16. 
What  city  had  Joshua  ?    Josh.  19  :  50. 
What  were  the  cities  of  refuge  ?    Num.  35  ;  Josh.  20 : 1-6. 
To  whom  did  they  belong  ? 
To  the  Levites. 

How  many  on  each  side  of  Jordan  ?  Josh.  20 : 7,  8. 
What  trial  had  the  man-slayer  ?  Josh.  20 : 4. 
Who  was  the  avenger  of  blood  under  the  ceremonial  law  ? 
The  nearest  of  kin.  This  was,  and  is  now  among  the 
Arabs,  a  universal  custom,  established  in  the  early  ages, 
before  punishments  of  a  public  nature  were  established. 
This  law  was  open  to  abuse,  an  innocent  man  might  be 
killed.  These  cities  were  about  equally  distant  from  each 
other. 

Typical  significance  of  these  cities  ?     Ps.  46  :  i ;  91 : 2-10 ; 

25:4;  Deut.  33:27;  2  Sam,  22:3  ;  Prov.  18:10. 
Fulfillment  of  God's  promise  to  Israel  ?    Josh.  21 :  43-45. 
What  is  said  of  their  sluggishness  to  possess  the  land  ? 

Josh.  18. 
What  new  arrangement  did  Joshua  make?    Josh.  18  : 6. 

REVIEW   OF  THE   BOOK   OF  JOSHUA. 

Subject  of  the  Book  of  Joshua  ? 

The  right  of  the  Hebrews  to  Canaan  ?     Gen.  15:13. 


BIBLE  QUESTION'S.  87 

Wliy  were  the  Canaanites  cut  off?     Gen.  15:16;  Deut. 

8: 19,  20. 
What  opportunity  had  they  for  knowing  the  true  God  ? 

From  the  patriarchs  who  lived  among-  them. 
What  were  the  battles  that  subdued  Canaan  ? 

Jericho,  Ai,  Beth-horon,  Merom. 

Was  it  by  a  miracle  ?     Ps.  44  : 1-3. 

What  miracles  are  recorded  in  the  Book  of  Joshua  ? 

What  tribes  had  their  inheritance  on  the  east  of  Jordan  ? 

Their  monument  ? 

After  all  the  land  was  virtually  conquered,  what  command 

was  given  to  Joshua  ? 
What  interesting  event  at  Shechem  ?    Josh  24. 
Renewal  of  the  covenant  ? 
Reason  for  selecting  Shechem  ? 
Its  national  associations.'*     Gen.  12:6,7;  48:22;  35:2; 

34:17-20. 
Joshua's  rehearsal  of  God's  mercies  ?    Josh.  24  : 2-13. 
Joshua's  resolve  ?     Josh.  24 : 1 5. 
His  death  ?    Josh.  24  :  29. 
What  other  burial  is  recorded  ?    Josh,  24 :  32. 


LESSON    FORTIETH. 

INTE-ODUCTION    TO    THE    JUDGES. 

What  command  had  Israel  received  as  to  the  inhabitants 
of  Canaan  ?     Deut  7  : 1-5. 


88  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

On  what  condition  was  God  to  be  with  them  ?     Deut.  7  : 

12-19. 
What  lesson  should  they  have  learned  from  the  conquest 

of  Canaan  ?     Ps.  44  : 3. 
Character  of  the  Canaanites  ? 
Example  of  their  cruelty  ?    Judges  i  :  7. ' 
How  is  the  period  of  the  judges  summed  up?    Judges  2 : 

^13. 
Consequence  to  Israel.?    Judges  2: 14,  15. 
What  use  did  God  make  of  the  Canaanites  left  in  the 

land  ?    Judges  2  :  22,  23. 
What  effect  had  these  afflictions  upon   them?    Judges 

3  op- 
inio what  sins  did  they  fall  ? 
What  were  Baal  and  Ashtaroth  ? 
Did  this  amount  to  a  formal  rejection  of  their  own  God  ? 

Ezek.  6 : 9. 
How  was  Israel  reproved  ?    Judges  2  : 1-5. 

He  had  appeared  to  Joshua  in  Gilgal,  just  after  the  cove- 
nant had  been  sealed  by  circumcision.     He  now  appears 
to  warn  them. 
What  is  said  in  Judges  2:14,15;    Ps.  106:40,  42;    Is. 

52:3. 
For  what  purpose  were  the  judges  raised  up  ?    Judges  2  ; 

16,  17. 
How  are  their  backslidings  described  ?    Judges  2  :  17-20. 
God's  mercy  ?    Verse  18  ;  Deut.  32  :  36  ;  Hosea  11:8. 
How  were  the  judges  fitted  for  their  work?    Judges  3  :  10. 
Did  they  lead  Israel  in  battle? 
How  many  judges  were  there  ? 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  89 

Repeat  their  names  ? 

At  what  place  was  the  tabernacle  at  this  time  ? 
Shiloh. 

How  long  was  the  period  of  the  judges  ? 
Four  hundred  and  fifty  years.     Acts  13  :  20. 

Was  the  land  in  a  state  of  war  during  all  the  time  of  the 

judges.?    Judges  3:  30;  5:31;  8:28. 
What  was  the  civil  capital  at  this  time  ? 
Gilgal. 

Examples  of  the  fearful  anarchy  of  the  times?     Read  17th 

and  1 8th  chapters  of  Judges. 
What  peaceful  picture  have  we  of  this  period  ? 
Book  of  Ruth. 


LESSON    FORTY-FIRST. 

OTHNIEL,  EHUD,  SHAMGAR,  DEBORAH,  AND 
BARAK. 

By  what  were  the  afflictions  of  Israel  each  time  preceded  } 

Judges  3 : 7. 
Who  first  oppressed  them  }    Judges  3  •  8. 
Where  was  Mesopotamia  ? 
Historical  analogy  .?     Gen.  14, 
How  long  did  they  serve  him  }    Judges  ^  :  8. 
What  did  they  do  in  their  distress  ?    Neh  9:27;  Ps.  22  :  5  ; 

107:13. 


90  BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 

What  is  meant  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  coming  upon 
Othniel  ? 
The  Spirit  of  God  came  upon  him,  giving  him  super- 
natural  mental  and  physical  strength  and  energy,  and 

svisdom  for  the  emergency. 

How  alone  are  we  to  have  strength  for  our  spiritual  ene- 
mies ?     Zech.  4:6;  Eph.  6:11  113. 

Who  was  Othniel?    Judges  i  :  13-15. 

How  long  was  he  a  judge  ? 

What  was  the  next  enemy  of  Israel  ? 

Why  did  God  strengthen  Eglon  ? 

Who  were  the  Moabites  ? 

Who  did  they  join  with  them  ? 

Who  were  Ammon  and  Amalek  ? 

What  city  did  they  take  ? 

Peculiarity  of  Ehud?      Compare  Judges  3:15  with  20: 
15,  16. 

What  is  said  of  Eglon  ? 

How  did  Ehud  determine  to  shake  off  the  yoke  of  the 
king  of  Moab  ? 

How  did  he  manage  ? 

How  many  Moabites  were  slain  ? 

How  did  Shamgar  distinguish  himself? 

Under  whose  dominion  was  Israel  next  ?    Judges  4 : 1-3  ; 
compare  Josh.  11  :  i. 

What  remarkable  woman  was  raised  up  ?    Judges  4  : 4,  5 

What  message  did  she  send  to  Barak? 

On  what  condition  would  Barak  obey  her  summons  ? 

Answer  of  Deborah  ? 

What  tribes  took  part  ?    Judges  5  :  14-18. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  91 

Who  informed  Sisera  of  this  movement  of  Barak  ? 

What  is  said  of  the  result  ? 

Fate  of  Sisera  ? 

Can  the  conduct  of  Jael  be  defended  ? 

Song-  of  Deborah  ? 

How  may  it  be  divided  ? 

1.  The  Prelude.     Judges  5  :  1-3. 

2.  The  Exodus  described.     Judges  5:4,  5. 

3.  A  picture  of  the  dreadful  state  of  the  country  and 

dismay  of  the  people.     Judges  5  :  6,  7. 

4.  The  charge  made  by  Deborah.     Judges  5  : 9-12. 

5.  The  gathering  of  the  people.     Judges  5  :  13-17. 

6.  The  battle.     Judges  5  :  18-22. 

7.  Curse  upon  Meroz.     Judges  5  :  23. 

8.  Praise  of  Jael.     Judges  5  :  24-27. 

9.  Description  of  the  return  from  the  battle.     Judges  5  : 

28-20. 


LESSON    FORTY-SECOND 

GIDEON. 

By  what  is  each  term  of  servitude  preceded  ?    Jud.  6:1. 
Who  were  the  Midianites?     Num.  25  :  17,  18. 

They  were  half  nomadic,  half  civilized ;  had  habits  of 
both.    Jud.  8  :  25,  26. 

Their  kings  ?    Jud.  8:5. 


92  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Their  princes  ?    Jud.  8  :  3. 

How  did  they  afflict  Israel  ? 

Their  refuge  ?    Jud.  6  :  2. 

Who  joined  with  the  Midianites  ? 

Who  were  the  Amalekites  ? 

With  what  nation  are  they  contrasted  ?     Deut.  25  :  17-19 ; 

I  Sam.  15  :6-i8. 
What  is  said  of  their  numbers  ? 
Before  any  relief  was  sent,  of  what  did  the  messenger  of 

God  remind  them  ?    Jud.  6  :  7-10. 
Of  a  deliverer  raised  up  in  a  locality  nearest  the  scene. 
There  seems  to  have  already  been  a  collision  between  the 
family  of  Gideon  and   the  Midianites   at  Mount  Tabor, 
where  they  had  slain  his  brothers.     Jud.  8:18. 

How  is  their  appearance  described  ?    Jud.  8:19. 
Appearance  of  the  angel  ?     Jud.  6  :  11,  13. 
His  salutation  ? 
His  answer  ? 

Gideon's  answer  shows  an  acknowledgment  of  God's 
presence  as  the  source  of  all  good ;  and  his  absence,  the 
reverse. 

What  had  been  the  cause?     Deut.  31  :  17. 

Note. — The  Lord  looked  upon  him.  Compare  Luke 
22  :6i. 

Commission  of  Gideon  ?    Jud.  6:14;  Josh.  1:9;  4:6. 
His  plea  ?   Compare  Ex.  3:11;  i  Sam.  16:11;  Jer.  i  :  6,  7. 
His  assurance  ?     Verse  16 ;  Ex.  3:12;  Josh.  1:5;  Phil. 

4:13;  2  Cor.  12:9;  I  Cor.  i  :  26-29. 
What  sign  was  granted  ? 


BIBLE  QUESTIOI^S.  93 

Gideon's  fear?    Jud.  6  :  22  ;  Ex.  33  :  20. 

Gideon's  altar? 

Where  was  the  reformation  to  begin  ?    Jud.  (1 :  25-27. 

This  bullock  probably  set  apart  for  Baal's  sacrifice. 
On  the  morning-  of  the  following  day,  when  the  people 

assembled,  what  was  the  effect  ? 
Defence  of  Joash  ? 
Would  this  institution  of  worship  in  the  threshing-floor 

have  been  right  without  a  divine  order  ? 
Where  only  were  sacrifices  allowed  ?     Deut.  6  :  5,  6. 
Name  given  to  Gideon  ? 
Who  were  gathered  together  ?     Verse  33. 
What  is  said  of  Gideon  ?    Verses  34,  35. 
Sign  from  the  Lord  ?   Verses  36-40.   Compare  Hosea  14:5. 
How  large  was  the  army  of  Israel  ? 

Thirty-two  thousand. 
Of  the  Midianites  ?    Jud.  8  :  10. 

One  hundred  and  thirty-five  thousand. 

Order  from  God?    Jud.  7  :  2.     Compare  Deut.  8  :  17  ;  Is. 

10  :  13-15  ;  2  Cor.  4  :  7. 
First  reduction  ?     Jud.  7:3;  Deut.  20  :  8. 
Second  reduction  ?     Verses  4-7. 
How  many  were  retained  ? 

What  incident  that  night  brought  courage  to  Gidecn? 
How  did  he  manage  his  men  ? 
What  led  to  a  panic  among  the  Midianites  ? 
The  pursuit  ? 

What  was  done  with  the  princes  of  Midian  ? 
Dissatisfaction  of  the  men  of  Ephralm  ?    Jud.  8:1. 


94  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

What  is  said  of  Gideon  ? 

What  of  the  men  of  Succoth  ? 

Punishment  of  the  men  of  Succoth  ?    Jud.  8  :  13-17. 

Gideon's  third  great  victory'  ? 

Who  were  taken  prisoners  ? 

What  question  did  Gideon  put  to  the  kings  of  Midian  ? 

Their  ornaments  ? 

Their  death  ? 


LESSON    FORTY-THIRD. 

BOOK    OP    RUTH. 

What  two  books  in  the  Bible  bear  the  name  of  women  ? 
What  women  are   mentioned  as  endowed  with  gifts  of 
prophecy  ?    Jud.  4  :  4  ;  2  King's  21  :  14  ;  Luke  2  :  36. 
What  women  are  noted  for  patriotism  ?    Jud.  5  :  7. 
For  patient  waiting  upon  God  ?     Luke  2  :  37. 
For  fervency  in  prayer?     i  Sam.  i. 
Purpose  of  the  book  of  Ruth  ? 

At  what  period  did  the  events  probably  take  place  ?  Ruth 
1:1. 
Many  think  about  the  time  of  Gideon.  Jud.  6:4.  "  The 
simple  touching  interest  of  the  story,  the  homely  honest 
manners  it  describes,  and  the  picture  of  the  heartfelt  pietv 
given,  give  us  an  insight  of  Hebrew  life  in  the  early  years 
of  their  settlement  in  Canaan.  It  forms  a  contrast  to  the 
stormy  spirit  of  the  times,  and  comes  in  one  of  the  inter- 
vals which  are  described.     "  And  the  land  had  rest." 


BIBLE  QUESTIQlSrS.  95 

How  does  the  book  open  ?  Ruth  1:4. 
Interesting"  associations  of  Bethlehem  ? 
Meaning  of  the  names  Elimelech,  Mahlon  ? 

"  Weakness  and  sickness." 

Chilion.     "  Consumption  and  decay." 

Note. — Bible  names  a  subject  of  great  interest.    Some- 
times imposed  by  God  himself. 

Examples  ? 

Sometimes  change  made  by  earthly  monarchs,  as  in  the 
cases  of  Joseph  and  Daniel. 

Example  of  names  given  for  peculiarity  of  appearance  ? 
Examples  of  a  change  of  name  corresponding  to  change 

of  circumstances  } 
Striking  influence  of  a  name  ?     1  Chron.  4  :  9,  10. 
At  the  end  of  ten  years,  what  change  had  taken  place  in 

the  family  circle  ?    Ruth  1:5. 
What  circumstances   induced   Naomi   to   return    home  ? 

Verse  6. 
She  seems  to  have  gained  little  by  going  to  Moab.  Tem- 
poral reasons  should  not  alone  decide  our  abode. 

Lot's  choice  of  Sodom  ? 

Devotion  of  Ruth  .^     Verses  16-18. 

What  is  said  of  their  reception  at  Bethlehem?     Verses 

19-22. 
At  what  time  did  they  come  to  Bethlehem  } 
Hov/  did  Ruth  support  Naomi  ? 
Laws  about  gleaning  ?     Lev.  19:9;  Deut.  24 :  19. 
Character  and  circumstances  of  Boaz  ? 


96  BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 

His  courteous  salutation  to  the  reapers  ?     Ruth  2  : 4. 

His  interview  with  Ruth  ?     Ruth  2  :  5-10. 

Duties  of  the  nearest  kinsman  under  the  law  of  Israel  ? 

Deut.  25  :  5. 
Estimate  of  the  character  of  Ruth  ?     Ruth  2:11. 
Was  Boaz  the  nearest  of  kin  ? 

How  was  the  transaction  brought  to  a  close  ?     Ruth  4. 
Sacritices  of  Ruth  ? 
Her  reward  ? 

She  left  her  own  country — threw  in  her  lot  with  God's 
people.  She  becomes  the  wife  of  Boaz — the  ancestor  of 
David  and  of  David's  greater  son.     Matt,  i  :  5,  6. 

David's  feeling  to  the  Moabites  ?     i  Sam.  22  : 4. 


LESSON    FORTY- FOURTH. 

1st  SAMUEL,  1st  Chapter. 

With  what  account  does  the  book  of  Judges  end  ? 

With  the  history  and  judgeship  of  Samson.     (The  five 
last  chapters  not  being  chronologically  arranged.) 

Who  were  the  greatest  enemies  of  the  Israelites  ?  Jud. 
13:1. 

How  long  were  they  under  the  Philistines  ? 

Who  is  at  the  head  of  the  nation  at  the  beginning  of  this 
book? 

How  long  were  the  judgeships  of  Eli  and  Samson  contem- 
porary ? 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS-  97 

Twenty  years. 

Samson's  judgeship  was  confined  to  his  own  tribe.  The 
judgeship  of  Eli  was  more  general 

How  long  was  Eli  judge  ?     i  Sam.  4:18. 
What  offices  were  combined  under  EU  ? 
Of  whose  house  was  Eli  ? 

Ithamar.    Compare  i  Chron.  24 : 3 ;  i  Sam.  22 : 1 1 ;  14:3. 
Who  was  the  first  high  priest  ? 
Who  were  his  natural  successors  ? 

Aaron,  Eleazar,  and  Phineas. 

Where  did  Aaron  die  ?    Num.  20 :  27,  28. 

For  what  was  Phineas  distinguished  ?    Num.  25  :  11. 

What  caused  a  change  in  the  line  of  the  priesthood  ? 

It  is  not  known. 

In  the  union  of  judge  and  priest  we  have  an  approxi- 
mation to  the  monarchy.  It  is  the  transition  period  be- 
tween the  fall  of  the  old  and  the  rise  of  the  new  order. 

For  what  was  Shiloh  distinguished  ? 

How  often  did  Israel  assemble  at  Shiloh  ?  Jud.  21  :  19-21 ; 

I  Sam,  1:9,  13,  14. 
Why  were  they  not  allowed,  as  we  are,  to  have  other  places 

of  worship  ? 
Of  what  pilgrims  have  we  here  an  account  ? 
Wives  of  Elkanah  ? 

Their  sacrificial  feast?     Deut.  12  :  17-18  ;  Deut.  16  :  il. 
Character  of  Hannah  ? 
How  were  her  afflictions  aggravated  ? 
Her  vow?     i  Sam.  i :  11, 12. 

5 


98  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

1.  Dedication  to  God  for  a  life-long  service.  : 

2.  He  was  set  apart  as  a  Nazarite.     Num.  6. 
Read  i  Sam.  1 121-23. 

Memorial  in  the  name  of  the  child  ? 
Meaning  of  Samuel } 

Early  consecration  of  Samuel.'*  i  Sam.  i  124;  Deut.  12; 
5,6,11. 
Mark  the  devotion  of  Hannah — her  ardent  piety  and 
devotion  to  God  in  an  age  of  the  greatest  degeneracy— 
her  giving  up  the  very  thing  that  had  been  her  Hfe-long 
desire. 

Psalm  of  thanksgiving  }     i  Sam.  2.     Compare  Luke  i  :  46. 

What  other  group  is  presented  ?     i  Sam.  2  ;  12, 

What  were  their  sins  } 

What  part  of  the  offering  lawfully  belonged  to  the  priests  ? 

Lev.  2  :  10. 
How  did  the  fearful  degeneracy  of  the  times  show  itself? 

Mai.  2  :  5-9. 
Character  of  Eli  ?     i  Sam.  2  :  22. 
What  is  said  in  verse  25  .^ 

Sometimes  hardening  is  a  divine  sentence;    Josh.  11  : 
20;  Prov.  15  :  10. 

Before  the  Lord  sent  his  judgment,  whom  did  he  send  ? 

I  Sam.  2  :27, 
How  did  he  try  to  arouse  Eli's  conscience  ?   Verses  27-36. 
Was  his  house  to  be  immediately  deprived  of  the  priest  • 

hood?    Verses  31,  32. 
How  long  after  did  they  live  ? 
Thirty  or  forty  years. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  9<| 

When  did  the  distress  in  the  32d  verse  begin  ?     i  Sam. 

4:22. 
What  sign  was  g^ven  to  EU  ?     i  Sam.  2  :  34. 
When  were  the  predictions  in  verses  35  and  36  fulfilled  ? 
I  Kings  2:35;  2  Sam.  7  :  1 1,  27  ;  i  Kings  2  :  27. 
This  prophecy  was  fulfilled  in  both  Samuel  and  Zadok, 
but  principally  in  Samuel,  as  a  prophet  of  the  Lord  placed 
at  the  head  of  the  nation  after  the  death  of  Eli. 


LESSON    FORTY-FIFTH. 

1st  SAMUEL,  3d  Chapter. 

What  curse  had  been  uttered  by  the  prophet  upon  the 

house  of  Eli  in  the  last  chapter  ? 
How  was  it  more  definitely  expressed  through  Samuel  ? 
What  is  said  of  the  rarity  of  such  revelation  } 
Cause  of  this  ? 

Degeneracy  of  the  times.     The  priests  were  not  fit  re- 
ceptacles of  the  word  of  God. 

Lamp  of  God  ?     Ex.  30  :  8  ;  Lev.  24  :  2.     Read  i  Sam.  3  : 

4-11. 
Revelation  to  Samuel  ? 
What  is  said  of  Samuel  ?     19-21. 

These  words  form  a  connecting  link  between  the  child- 
hood and  manhood  of  this  great  prophet. 


100  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

At  the  beg-inning  of  chapter  4th,  who  were  ruling  over 

Israel ? 
Who  were  the  Philistines  ? 

The  word  Philistine  means  "strangers,"  they  are  sup- 
posed to  have  emigrated  from  Crete — mentioned  in  the 
time  of  Abraham.  Gen.  21  :  32,  34 ;  26  :  i,  8  ;  Ex.  13  :  17  ; 
15,  14.  When  Israel  arrived  in  Canaan,  they  were  a  power- 
ful confederacy.  Josh.  13:3.  Skilful  in  arts,  i  Sam.  17  : 
5,6;  13:20;  Jud.  16:5,  18.  They  continued  to  be  the 
powerful  enemy  of  Israel.  It  is  a  curious  fact  that  the 
word  Palestine  is  only  another  name  for  Philistia. 

Place  of  the  battle  ?     i  Sam.  4:11. 

Result  of  the  first  attack  ? 

Their  last  resort  ?     Verses  3,  4. 

Had  such  an  application  of  the  Ark  of  the  Covenant  been 
made  before  ?    Josh.  6  : 4. 

Wherein  was  the  sin  now  ? 

Contrast  to  the  spirit  of  David  ?     2  Sam.  15  :  25,  26. 

Effect  of  the  Ark  of  God  upon  Israel  ? 

Upon  the  Philistines  ? 

How  is  the  crisis  of  the  nation  expressed  by  the  Philis- 
tines ?     I  Sam.  4  : 6-9. 
The  whole  city  of  Shiloh  waited  the  result. 

What  two  of  the  family  of  Eli  are  mentioned  ? 

Who  bore  the  tidings?     Verses  12-14. 

Effect  upon  Eli?     Verses  15-18. 

Other  calamities  in  the  family  of  Eli  ?    Verses  19-21. 

We  cannot  but  put  this  woman  with  Hannah.  Thfl 
same  devoted  spirit  was  in  both. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  101 

How  is  the  taking  of  the  Ark  referred  to  ?  Jud.  i8  :  31,  32. 
Ps.  78:61. 
To  Israel  it  was  as  though  Jehovah  had  been  taken  from 
them. 

How  regarded  by  the  Philistines  ? 


LESSON    FORTY-SIXTH. 

THE  ARK  IN   THE   COTJNTBY  OF  THE 
PHILISTINES. 

What  was  the  Ark  of  the  Covenant,  and  why  was  so  much 

importance  attached  to  it  ? 
How  was  it  regarded  by  the  Philistines  ? 
What  did  they  do  with  it  ?     i  Sam.  5:1. 
Effect  of  its  presence  in  Ashdod  ?     Compare  Is.  59:  18; 

66:6. 
Their  embarrassing  condition  ?     i  Sam  5  :  7,  8. 
What  is  said  of  the  "hand  of  the  Lord  at  Ekron."    Verse 

II  ;  Ps.  32  '.4.. 
How  long  was  the  Ark  in  the  country  of  the  Philistines  ? 

I  Sam.  6:1. 
Consultation  at  Ekron  ?     Verse  2. 
What  advice  did  the  diviners  give?    Lev.  5  ;  15,  16;  Mic. 

6:6-9. 
What  did  they  send  ? 

The  five  golden  emerods  or  boils,  to  represent  the  dis- 
ease with  which  they  had  been  srhitten  ;  five  golden  mice, 


102  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

to  represent  the  field-mice,  which  were  probably  the 
plague  which  overran  the  country.  This  kind  of  expi- 
atory present  was  quite  in  accordance  with  a  custom 
locally  spread  among  the  heathen — a  representation  of  the 
member  healed,  or  danger  passed  through  presented  to 
their  deity,     i  Sam.  6  : 6-9. 

What  example  did  they  bring  before  the  people  ?  Verse  6. 
How  was  the  ark  removed  ? 

The  reason  for  selecting  cows  with  calves  was  that 
they  hoped  the  cows  might  follow  their  natural  instincts 
(which  was  certainly  to  be  expected)  and  put  the  God  of 
Israel  to  the  test,  though  they  thereby  unconsciously  and 
against  their  will  furnished  occasion  for  the  living  God  to 
display  his  power  ;  for  the  kine  (unwillingly  enough,  "  low 
ing  as  they  went ")  kept  on  their  way  to  Bethshemesh. 

Feelings  of  the  men  of  Bethshemesh  ?     i  Sam.  6:13. 

What  did  they  do?     Verses  14-17. 

Sin  of  the  men  of  Bethshemesh  ?     19  ;  Ex.  19,  21  ;  Num 

4: 15,  20;  I  Chron.  13  19-10. 
Read  Heb.  12  :  18-29 1  ^o»  29. 


LESSON    FORTY-SEVENTH. 

ARK  AT  KIRJATH-JEARIM.— 1  Sam.  7. 

How  long  was  the  ark  in  the  land  of  the  Philistines  ? 

What  wer-  ihe  riiilio'iuj  c;:ies  ? 

How  was  the  deep  sense  of  its  loss  shown  ? 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS.  103 

I.  It  was  known  as  the  captivity.  Ps.  78  :  6i  ;  Judges 
18:30. 

At  this  time  Shiloh  probably  destroyed.  Jer.  7  :  12,  14 ; 
26 : 6-9. 

What  is  said  of  the  joy  of  its  return  ? 

To  what  place  was  it  taken  ?     i  Sam.  7:1;  Josh.  18  :  14. 

Meaning  of  Kirjath-jearim  ? 

"  Field  of  the  wood."     Ps.  132  :  5,  6. 

Feelings  of  the  people  ?     i  Sam.  7  : 2. 

What  sins  had  caused  his  departure  from  them  ?     i  Sam. 

7:3- 
What  promise  had  been  made  ?     Deut.  30  :  2-10  ;  com- 
pare Joel  2:13. 
"  Prepare  your  hearts."     Job  11:13,  14  ;  John  4  :  24. 
Did  the  children  of  Israel  obey  the  voice  of  Samuel  ? 

At  this  juncture  all  eyes  were  turned  towards  Samuel. 
His  training  fitted  him  to  be  a  leader  and  mediator  for 
the  people,  second  only  to  Moses. 

Where  were  they  gathered,  and  what  ceremony  was  per- 
formed ?     I  Sam.  7:5;  Judges  20  :  i  ;  i  Sam.  10 :  17. 

What  was  Samuel  to  do  for  them  ?     Verse  5. 

Of  what  was  the  ceremony  of  "  pouring  water  "  symbolic  ? 
Ps.  22  :  5. 
An  act  of  deep  humiliation.     Sam.  2  :  19. 

How  did  the  Philistines  take  advantage  of  this  gathering 

I  Sam.  7  : 7. 
What  do  we  learn  from  this  ? 


104  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

Our  spiritual  enemy  makes  his  attacks  often  after  mo- 
ments of  special  religious  enjoyments. 

In  what  was  Israel's  hope  ?    Verse  8.     Ps.  50  :  15. 
Symbol  of  a  sucking  lamb  ? 

Most  suitable  to  represent  a  nation  just  awakened  to  a 
new  life.  They  must  come  by  "  the  blood."  Heb.  9. 24-26. 
We  have  here  the  successive  steps  of  a  soul  returning  to 
God. 

What  happened  while  Samuel  was  engaged  in  this  relig- 
ious service  ?     i  Sam.  7:10;  Is.  65  :  24. 
How  did  Jehovah  interfere  ? 
Other  similar  instances  } 

Completeness  of  the  victory  ?     i  Sam.  7  : 1 1-14. 
Monument  of  Samuel } 

At  this  spot,  twenty  years  before,  the  Philistines  gained 
a  great  victory,     i  Sam.  4:1. 

How  long  had  they  had  dominion  ? 
Forty  years. 

REVIEW   OF  THE   LIFE   OF   SAMUEL. 

His  early  years,  and  the  purity  of  his  life  contrasted 
with  the  times  in  which  he  lived.  "  His  mother  said,  I 
will  bring  him  that  he  may  appear  before  the  Lord,  and 
there  abide  for  ever  ;  and  she  brought  him  into  the  house 
of  the  Lord  in  Shiloh,  and  the  child  was  young,  and  she 
said,  For  this  child  I  prayed,  and  the  Lord  has  given  me 
the  petition  which  I  asked  of  him  ;  therefore  also  I  have 
lent  him  to  the  Lord,  as  long  as  he  liveth  he  shall  be  leni 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  105 

to  the  Lord.  Contrast — the  sons  of  Eli  were  men  of  Be- 
lial .  .  .  and  the  sin  of  the  young  men  was  very  great  be- 
fore the  Lord.  .  .  .  But  Samuel  ministered  before  the 
Lord,  being  a  child,  and  the  child  Samuel  grew  before  the 
Lord.  Now,  Eli  was  very  old,  and  heard  all  that  his  sons 
did  unto  all  Israel,  and  said  unto  them,  Why  do  ye  such 
things  }"  Notwithstanding  they  hearkened  not  unto  the 
voice  of  their  father.  .  .  .  But  the  child  Samuel  grew  on, 
and  was  in  favor  with  God  and  man,  and  the  Lord  was 
with  him,  and  did  let  none  of  his  words  fall  to  the  ground." 
Lesson  First. — Hophni,  Phineas,  and  Samuel  grew  up 
under  the  same  religious  advantages.     2  Cor.  2:16. 

How  was  Samuel  regarded  by  the  nation  }      i  Sam.  9:13; 

16:4,5- 
What  is  said  of  the  value  of  his  intercession  ?    i  Sam.  12  : 

16  ;  Ps.  99  :  6  ;  Jer.  15:1. 
His  purity  of  life  }     i  Sam.  12:3. 
His  death  and  burial  ?     i  Sam.  25  :  i. 


LESSON    FORTY-EIGHTH. 

THE   PROPHETIC   ORDER. 

How  were  the  Jewish  people  at  first  governed  in  things 

spiritual  ? 
How  was  the  teaching  carried  on  } 

By  feasts  and  fasts,  sacrifices  and  offerings,  rite  and 
ceremony,  type  and  symbol,  and  also  by  act  and  word. 
Lev.  10:  II. 


106  BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 

When  and  where  was  the  order  of  priests  instituted  ? 
What  rendered  a  new  order  of  things  necessary  with  the 

advance  of  the  nation  ? 
What  order  was  instituted  ? 
Germs  found  in  the  law  of  Moses?      Deut.  13  :  i  ;  18: 

20-22. 
In  what  sense  was  Abraham  called  a  prophet  ?     Gen. 

20 '.']. 
What  other  instances  have  we  of  the  prophetical  gift  be- 
fore Samuel  ?    Ex.  17  :  i  ;  Num.  1 1  :  27  ;  Judges  4:4. 
Meaning  of  the  word  prophet  ? 

It  is  derived  from  the  verb  which  means  to  bubble  forth 
like  a  fountain  ;  the  noun  then  means  one  who  involun- 
tarily bursts  forth  with  spiritual  utterances  under  the  di- 
vine influence.     Ps.  45  :  i  ;  2  Peter  1:21. 

What  did  Samuel  do  to  make  the  prophetic  order  more 
permanent  ? 

At  what  places  were  these  schools  of  the  prophets  es- 
tablished }  I  Sam.  19  :  19,  20  ;  2  Kings  2:3;  2:5; 
4 :  38  ;  42  :  43. 

Of  what  did  they  consist  i 
A  school  or  college,  larger  or  smaller,     i  Kings  22  : 6  ; 

2  Kings  2  :  16. 

Who    presided    over    them?      i  Sam.    19:20;    10:12; 

2  Kings  2  :  3. 
What  did  they  study  ?     i  Peter  i  :  10. 
Musical  training?     i  Sam.  10  :  5  ;  i  Chron.  25  :  5. 

They  had  weekly  or  monthly  religious  meetings.    2  Kings 

4:23. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS.  107 

Who  were  the  prophets  during  the  reign  of  David  ? 
Samuel,  Gad,  Nathan,  Heman. 

During  what  period  was  the  prophetic  order  at  its  height  ? 

Who  were  the  prophets  before  the  captivity  ? 

After  the  captivity  ? 

How  many  years  between  Malachi  and  the  New  Testa- 
ment prophets  ? 

What  is  said  of  John  the  Baptist  ?     Matt,  ii  :  9-13. 

In  whom  did  the  prophetic  order  culminate  ?  Deut.  18  : 
15-18  ;  Acts  3  :  20-26. 

What  was  one  of  the  marks  of  the  Messiah's  kingdom  ? 
Joel  2  :  28,  29. 

When  was  this  expectation  realized  and  fulfilled  ?  Acts 
2:1-18. 

Did  the  prophets  fully  understand  their  own  prophecies  ? 
I  Peter  i  :8-i2. 


THE  END. 


LESSONS 


ON  THE  LIFE  OF 


Our  Lord 


1887—1888. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 


LESSON  I. 


THE    INCARNATION. 

Jno.  i.  14.     Phil.  ii.  6-8. 


Meaning  of  the  word  incarnation  ? 

When  we  begin  tlie  study  of  a  inan's  life,  what  is  the  first  event 
considered  ?  But  in  studying  the  life  of  the  Son  of  God,  to  what 
must  we  go  back  ? — Jno.  xvii,   5;   Jno.  i.  i,  2;  Hcb.  i.   3,  10. 

How  long  will  he  continue  to  be  God? — Heb.  i.  8. 

What  other  proofs  have  we  in  Scripture  of  the  Divinity  of 
Christ  ? 

First— Divine  attributes. — Jno.  viii.  58  ;  Re%\  i.  17;  Matt. 
xxviii.  18;  Phil.  iii.  21;  Matt.  ix.  4;  12,25;  Matt,  xviii.  20,  xviii.  20. 

Second — Divine  actions. — Col.  i.  16;  Heb.  \.  io\  Marh  n.   7,   10. 

Third — Divine  Worship. — A/att.  xxviii.  9,   17. 

How  did  God  the  Son  become  man  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


First— He  laid  aside  his  glory.  What  was  this  glory  ? — Is.  vi. 
1-6;   Jno.  xii.  41;   Jno.  xvii.  5. 

How  did  he  take  a  human  body? — Gal.  iv,  4. 

Examples  of  his  being  subject  to  all  the  infirmities  of  such  a 
body. — Luke  ii.  52;  Matt.  iv.  2;  Jno.  iv.  7,  xix.  28;  Jno.  iv.  6; 
Mark  XV.  44,  45. 

Second — He  took  a  human  soul.  Evidences  that  his  soul  was 
like  that  which  we  possess. — Luke  xxii.  42;  Lickc  x.  21;  Mark  iii. 
5;  Luke  xix.  41;  Matt.  viii.   10;  i^ar>^  vi.  6. 

In  what  respects  was  he  quite  unlike  us? — 2  Cor.  v.  21;  i7(f(^.  iv. 
15;  I   Jno.  iii.  5. 

What  was  predicted  of  Jesus  Christ? — Is.  vii.  14,   ix,  o. 

Why  did  God  the  Son  become  man  ? — i  Jno.  iii.  5,  8. 

Condition  of  the  world  as  God  looked  at  it. — Ps.  xiv.  23;  Rom, 
iii.  10-19. 

How  did  he  take  away  sin  ? 

First — He  obeyed  God's  law  perfectly. — Heb.  x.  7;  Rom.  v.  19, 
X.  4. 

Second — He  suffered  the  penalty  for  sin. — Jno.  i.  29;  Is.  liii.  6. 

Third — He  took  away  death's  power. — Heb.  ii.  14  ;  Jno.  x.    10. 

Fourth — He  became  an  ever  present  sympathizing  friend. — 
Heb.  ii.  17,  18. 


Bible  Questions. 


Fifth — He  is  our  great  example, — Jno.  xiii.  15. 

Sixth — He  reveals  God  to  us.  —  yno.  i.  18;  Luke  x.  22;  Jno.  xiv. 
9;   Col.  i.  15. 

Seventh — He  brings  us  near  to  God. — i  Jno.  iv.  10,  19;  2  Cor. 
V.  14,  15;   2  Peter  i.  4. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  II. 


THE    PERIOD    BETWEEN  THE  OLD  AND  NEW  TESTA- 
MENTS. 


What  Book  closes  the  Jewish  history  in  the  Old  Testament?  — 
Neheniiah. 

What  Prophet  is  contemporary  with  Nehemiah?  Ans. — Malachi. 

What  length  of  time  elapsed  between  the  writing  of  Malachi  and 
the  birih  of  our  Lord  ? 

From  the  time  of  Nehemiah,  who  became  the  ruler  of  Judea  ?y  ,4;3-"< 

Who  was  the  last  high  priest  spoken  of  in  the  Old  Testament  ? 
Nehejti  iah  xii.  11-22. 

What  Empire  succeeded  the  Persian  ? 

What  was  the  ambition  of  Alexander  the  Great  ?ll^''V^^>fc^a^v" " 
What  made  Judea  the  scene  of  the  contest  ^/r^^^r^t*  kl   *^ 

How  did  Alexander  treat  the  Jews  at  Jerusalem  ?  i    | 

What  connection  had  the  Jews  with  Egypt  at  this  time  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


What  new  translation  of  the  Hebrew  Scriptures  was  made  at 
this  time  ?  ^ia^^U*^  ^*t^^*^^  /) 

And  for  what  reason  ?  Jt^    f  '/L«'^,o-'2-<-«-*--^<^      'C*--^^.^-^ 

What  high  priest  was  set  over  affairs  in  Judea  ?  Ans. — Simon 
the  Just. 

What  were  some  of  the  benefits  of  Simon's  administration  ? 

How  long  was  Judea  under  the  rule  of  the  Ptolomies  of  Egypt? 
Ans. — One  hundred  years. 

To  whom  did  the  kingdom  of  Alexander  become  subject? 
Ans. — Syria  (b.  c.  ig8). 

To  what  cruel  and  wicked  king  did  Judea  now  become  subject? 

Give  an  account  of  the  desecration  of  Jerusalem,  and  the  perse- 
cution of  the  people  by  Antiochus  Epiphanes. 

By  whom  were  the  Jews  delivered  ? 

Who  were  the  Maccabees,  or  Asmonean  princes  ? 

What  great  work  did  they  do  for  Jerusalem  ? 

What  nation  subdued  Syria  and  took  possession  of  Jerusalem  ? 

Who  was  Herod  the  Great  ? 

What  was  the  religious  condition  of  the  nation  at  this  time  ? 

What  effect  did  intercourse  with  other  nations  have  upon  them  ? 

What  is  stated  in  Acts  xv.  21  ? 

Who  were  the  "  Pharisees  "  ? 


Bible  Questio?is. 


Who  were  the  "  Sadducees  "  ? 

Who  were  the  "  Essenes  "  ? 

What  was  the  "  Meshna?  " 

In  this  formal  and  degenerate  age,  had  the  love  of  God  changed 
to  them  ? — Mai.  i.  2-3,  7. 

Were  there  any  devoted,  spiritual  people  ? 

How  are  they  described? — Alal.  iii.  16-18. 

What  previous  promises  must  have  been  their  comfort  and  ex- 
pectation ? — Af,i/.  iii.  I  ;  iv.  2. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  III. 


THE  SAVIOUR  IN  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


What  promise  was  made  to  our  first  parents  of  a  Saviour  imme- 
diately after  the  fall  1—Gen.  x.  3,  15;  Gal.  iv.  4;  Rom.  xvi.  20. 

What  promises  of  a  coming  Saviour  to  Abraham? — Gen.  xii.  i; 
Gal.  iii.  7-9-16. 

Promises  to  Jacob? — Geti.  xxviii.  14;  Gen.  xlix.  8-12. 

What  proof  have  we  that  the  Patriarchs  believed  and  rejoiced 
in  a  coming  Saviour?— y«^  viii.  56;  Job  xix.  25. 

What  covenant  was  made  with  David,  and  how  does  it  apply  to 
Christ  as  a  King?— 2  Sa?n.  vii.  13;  Ps.  Ixxxix.  28;  compare  with 
Acts -am.  22;  Ps.  ii.  6-12;  Lukex.  32-33. 

From  what  family  was  it  foretold  that  Christ  would  come? — 2 
Sam.  vii.  12-15;   I  Chron.  xvii.  11-14;  Acts  ii.  30;  Rev.  xxii.  16. 

How  is  Christ,  as  our  High  Priest  and  atoning  sacrifice,  pre- 
figured?— Ex.  XX.  24;  Lev.  xvi.  15;  compare  Heh.  ix.  11-14. 


lo  Bible  Questions. 


What  remarkable  prophecy  have  we  in  Numbers  xxiv.  17. 

When  we  come  to  the  prophets  the  light  is  greater,  and  the  state- 
ments in  regard  to  the  coming  Saviour  become  more  explicit. 

What  prophecies  are  there  concerning  the  place  of  His  birth? — 
Micah  V.  2;  compafe  Matt.  ii.  6. 

What  prophecies  are  there  concerning  the  visit  of  the  Magi  ? — 
Is.  Ix.  3;  Ps.  Ixxii.  10-15. 

Where  is  it  stated  that  Christ  should  be  born  of  a  woman  ? — Is. 
vii.  14. 

Where  is  the  character  of  His  ministry  set  forth? — Is.  Ixi.  i; 
xlii.  1-3. 

Where  do  we  find  His  miracles  foretold  ? — Is.  xxxv.  4-7. 

Where  is  Christ's  rejection  by  men  predicted? — Is.  liii. 

His  appearance  in  the  Temple? — MaL  iii.  i. 

His  triumphal  entry  into  Jerusalem. — Zac.  ix,  9. 

His  death  on  the  Cross. — Ps.  xvi.  10;  xxii.  16;  Is.  liii.  8;  Dan. 
ix.  26. 

Where  is  He  spoken  of  as  the  Lamb  of  God  ?— /.f.  liii.  7;  Jno. 
i.  29. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  IV. 


THE  SAVIOR'S  MOTHER.— THE   ANNUNCIATION. 

Luke  i.  26-55 


To  what  nation,  tribe  and  family  must  the  mother  of  the  Savior 
belong,  according  to  prophecy? — Gen.  xxii.  18;  Mic.  v.  2;  Ps. 
cxxxii.   II. 

Where  should  we  expect  to  find  David's  descendants  living  ? 
Jno.  vii.  42. 

But  where  was  Mary's  home  ? 

How  was  the  wonderful  message  of  the  Saviour's  coming  re- 
vealed to  her? — Ltike  i.  26-28. 

What  effect  had  it  upon  Mary? — Verse  29;  compare  Dan.  viii. 
16,  17;  Ltike  i.  12. 

How  did  the  Angel  soothe  and  comfort  her? — Verse  30. 

How  did  the  Angel  speak  of  the  child  to  be  born  ? — Verse  32, 
33- 


12  Bible  Questions. 


Did  Mary  doubt  the  message  ? 

To  the  Angel's  further  announcement  how  did  Mary  show 
her  trustful,  calm,  humble  spirit? — Verse  38^  ^/ 

To  whom  did  Mary  entrust  her  secret?      ^ti\  ^^:^V'l^"^^      >^^ 

How  far  was  Hebron  from  Nazareth  ?        *'-/(")    Vv--\_-*-^^^''^     ' 

Study  the  wonderful  song  of  Mary. — Luk^^r-yjr^^^    ^    •' '' 

How  can  ue  imitate  the  character  of  Mary  ? 

How  afterwards  did  she  show  her  womanly  Christian  patience 
and  humility? — Lnl;e  ii.  ig;  Luke  ii.  51. 

Upon  what  was  all  this  founded  ? — Luke  i.  38. 

What  are  we  taught  as  to  her  position  in  the  teachings 
of  the  New  Testament,  and  in  opposition  to  the  worship  of  the 
\'irRin  Mary  ?— Zz/Xr  ii.  48-49;  Jro.  ii.  3,  4;  Matt.  xii.  47-50. 

Was  Mary  "  highly  favored  among  women"  ? 

Is  there  any  closer  and  more  blessed  relationship  that  we  may 
have  to  our  Saviour  ?—Z///^i'  xi.  27,  28;  Matt.  xii.  50;  Eph.  iii.  15; 
Gal.  iv.  5.      Hfjw  do  we  become  the  sons  of  God  ? — Jno.  i.  12. 

What  relaticm  ihen  are  we  to  Jesus  Christ? — Jtio.  xx.  17;  LLeb. 
ii.  II. 

What  dtes  God  expect  of  us  as  his  children? — Eph.  v.  i;  Ro7n. 
viii.  14. 


/ 


Bible  Questions. 

13 

LESSON  V. 

THE  BIRTH  OF  JESUS  CHRIST 

Lickc  it.  1-20. 

Where  had  it  been  foretold  that  Christ  should  be 

born  ?- 

-Micah 

V.   2. 

How  long  before  the  event  '^^  j  0 

n    . 

Who  was 

the  Roman  Emperor  at  the  time  of  Christ's  birth  ?C^- 

How  was 

the  event  brought  about  ? — Luke  ii.  i . 

What  was 

5  the  object  of  the  census  taken  ? 

Why  had 

Joseph  and  Mary  to  go  to  Bethlehem  ? 

Give  the 

situation  and  history  of    Bethlehem  ?- 

-Ruth 

ii.  4;  I 

Sam.  i6;  Gen.  xlviii.  7. 
What  reasons  may  have  led  Mary  to  go  with  Joseph   ? 
How  did  they  find  Bethlehem  when  they  arrived  ? 
What  is  said  of  their  necessity  ? 
Probable  apperance  of  "the  stable." 


14 


Bible  Questions. 


Lowly  as  was  the  mode  and  place  of  our  Saviour's  birth,  how 
was  it  celebrated  elsewhere  ? 

To  whom  was  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  sent  from  Heaven  to  an- 
nounce the  great  event  ? 

Probable  character  of  these  Shepherds.— i  Sam.  xvii.  34;  Jno. 
X.  10-12. 

What  did  they  see  '^—Acts  xxvi.  13. 

What  was  the  effect  upon  them  ? 

What  did  the  Angel  tell  them  ? — Lxike  ii. ;  Is.  ix,  6,  7. 

What  sign  was  to  assure  them  ? 

What  was  the  Angel's  song  ? 

How  could  the  humiliation  of  the  Son  of  God  bring  "Glory  to 
God'? — Ps.  Ixxxv.  10;  I  Co) .  i.  24;  i  Jno.  iv.  9. 

How  could  it  bring  peace  on  this  troubled  Earth? — Kcin.  v.  i; 
Phil.  iv.  7;  F.ph.  iv.  32. 

Is  there  any  greater  evidence  of  God's  good  will  to  men  than 
the  coming  of  His  Son  into  the  world  1—Ezek.  xxxii.  11 ;  i  Jno. 
iv.  g;    /\oni.  v.  8.  n 

What  is  ^^aid  of  another  joy  the  Angels  have  ?  '-i/t/''''^)^^'^ 

How  did  the  shepherds  show  faith  in  the  word  of  the  Lord? — 
Verse  15. 

Did  they  tell  the  good  news  to  others? — Verse  i"^. 


Bible  Qnestions.  15 


What  effect  did  it  have? — Verse  18. 

What  do  we  learn  from  the  condescension  of   the  Son  of  God  ? 

What  is  said  of  Mary  ? 

What  things  did  "she  ponder"? 


,6  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  VI. 

THE  CIRCUMCISION  AND  PRESENTATION. 

Ltike  ii.  21-28. 

What  four  eVents  are  related  of  our  Lord's  infancy  ?     - 

When  was  circumcision  instituted  and  what  was  its  design  ? 
— Gen.  xvii.  9-14.  It  was  a  sign  that  they  were  God's  peculiar 
people,  and  sin  had  been  put  away. 

lo  it  so  now? — Gal V.  6,  vi.  15. 

What  has  now  taken  the  place  of   circumcision? — Matt,  xxviii. 

U). 

When  Jesus  was  eight  days  old  what  was  done  with  him  ? —  ^ 
Verse  21. 

Had  Jesus  any  sin  to  put  away,  or  did  he  need  to  be  ad- 
mitted into  God's  family? — i  Juo.  iii.  15. 

Why  then  was  He  circumcised  ? — //el>.  ii.  17;  Gal.  iv.  4,  5;  Gal. 
V.  3- 


Bible  Questions.  17 


What  name  was  given  to  the  Holy  child  ? 

By  whose  order  was  this  name  given  ? 

What  did  the  law  require  of  the  first  born  son  ? — Ex.  xiii.  i,  2; 
Ex.  iv.  22,  23. 

What  tribe  of  Israel  was  afterwards  chosen  to  take  the  place  of 
the  first  born? — Num.  iii.  12,  13. 

What  offering  did  they  bring? — Lev.  xii.  6-8. 

Who  was  Simeon? — Verse  25. 

What  revelation  had  been  made  to  him  ? 

What  led  him  to  come  to  the  Temple  ? 

To  what  type  of  character  does  the  spirit  of  God  reveal  spiritual 
truth  ?—yi/rt'//.  xi.   25  ;   i  Cor.  i.  27. 

Why  did  so  many  of  the  Jews  fail  to  recognize  the  Messiah?  i 
Cor.  ii.  7-15. 

What  was  Simeon's  prayer? — 29-32. 

Of  what  was  it    an  echo? — Is.  xl.  i-ii  ;  Ps.    xxvii.  4,  Ixiii  i,  2. 

Were  there  others  who  were  like  Simeon,  waiting  for  the  com- 
ing Saviour  ? 

What  noted  woman  is  mentioned,  and  what  is  said  of  her  ? — 
Verses  37,  38  ;  Mai.  iii.  16. 

What  two  things  did  Simeon  say  of  the  child? — Verse  34. 

What  is  meant  by   being  set  for    the  fall  and  rise  of  many  in 


1 8  Bible  Questions. 


Israel  ? — Is.  viii.  14  ;  Rom.  ix.  32,  33  ;  i  Cor.  i.  23,  24  ;  i  Petei'  ii.  7.  8. 

What  deep  shadow  was  thrown  over  Mary  by  the  prophecy  of 
Simeon?  -Verse  35  ;  compare  Jno.  xix.  25,  26. 

What  effect  had  the  sayings  of  Simeon  and  Anna  upon  Joseph 
and  Mary? — Verse  33. 

How  is  the  condescension  of  Christ  again  here  shown  ? 

In  his  obedience  to  the  whole  letter  of  the  law  for  man.     And 

why  ? 

First — As  our  substitute.  —  Jer.  xxiii.  6  ;  Rom.  v.  19  ;  Eph.  i.  6. 
Second — As  our  example. 


Bible  Qitcsiiojis.  19 


LESSON  VII. 


'THE  WISE  MEN  FROM  THE  EAST.' 
Matt.   ii. 


In  what  new  and  unexpected  way  was  the   news  of  the  birth  of 
Christ  brought  to  Jerusalem  ?  Pv\^  (^■^^^^r-tJJ    ^  ^k*>  ''''':'.. 
What  is  meant  by  the  East  ?  j^  eh"^ 

What  "Herod"  is  here  referred  x.o'>  J^lx^uiPd    HW^^''*^-^ 

His  character?  7^0  i^scJ—    ^-^^^X--*-^^     Ov<>u<<^ ^ 

How  long  did  he  reign^?  C>-(nf^^  pfo      i^^^^^ 
Who  were  the  Magi?    IftW  ^^vOt   •  Cpi^^^^^^f^  '" 
With  what  inquiry  did  they  come  ? 
How  did  they  know  about  the  King  of  the  Jews  ? 
What  prophecies  may  have  been  known  to  them  ? — Num.  xxiv. 
15-19  ;  Daniel  ix.  24. 

What  had  they  seen  that  moved  them  to  journey  to  Judea  ? 
Did  they  find  any  knowledge  of  the  event  in  Jerusalem  ? 


20 


Bible  Questions. 


What  effect  had  the  question  of  the  Magi  upon  Heiod,  and  why  ? 
Verse  3. 

Why  were  the  people  troubled  ? 

Did  Herod  understand  their  question  as  relating  to  the  birth 
of  Christ?— Verse  4. 

W^ho  were  the  "chief  Priests  and  Scribes?" — i  Ciiron.  xxiv. 
3-18  ;  Num.  xi.  16,  24. 

Do  they  seem  to  have  had  any  doubt  as  to  the  place  ? — Mic.  v.  2. 

Did  the  tidings  of  the  wise  men. and  the  agreement  of  prophecy 
have  any  joyful  effect  upon  these  leaders  of  the  people  ? 

What  caused  their  incredulity  and  indifference  ? 

How  did  the  Magi  show  their  faith  in  God? 

How  was  it  rewarded  ? — Verse  9. 

Their  gifts  and  their  significance? — Ps.  Ixxii.  g-ii.xlv,  8. 

What  special  significance  has  this  event  in  the  early  life  of  our 
Lord  ? — Is.  Ix.  3-6. 

How  did  they  escape  from  Herod? 

Do  we  ever  hear  of  these  wise  men  again  I^-Lulze  xiii.  20. 


Vct^  -^ 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  VIII. 

FLIGHT       INTO       EGYPT— HEROD'S      CRUELTY— NAZ- 
ARETH. 

Matt.  ii.  13-23. 

On  the  departure  of    the  wise  men,  what  command  did  Herod 
receive  ? 

Why  did  he  go  by  night  ? 

Why  was  Egypt  chosen  for  a  refuge  ?  ^  ^ 

Other  instances  of  Egypt  as  a  refuge  from  famine,  etc.?  (L^^,4n>^ 
How  far  from  Jerusalem  was  Egypt  ?     Meaning  of  verse  15  ?  /'  ''^^^ 
With  what  event  did    the    national   history  of    Israel    begin? — h\ 


Hoseaxx.  I.   ^^iW''-V' 

Were  there  many  Jews  at  this  time  in  Egypt? 

How  long  were  the  Holy  Family  in  Egypt  ? 

How  did  Herod's  cruel  malignity  show  itself  ?   ^VU»-^cJ]^ 

Was  it  simply  to  destroy  his  rival  ? 

Was  the  number  of  infants  great  that  were  slain  ?  L'  '  '^  " 


Bible  Questions. 


What  prophecy  was  fulfilled  ?—/rr.  xxxi.  15. 

How  are  we  to  explain  the  application  of  the  histoiical  event  ? 

What  comforting  words  might  have  been  spoken  10  those  weep- 
ing mothers? — Jcr.  xxxi.  r6,  17,  18. 

Hy  what  was  the  Babylonish  exile  followed  ? 

By  what  »vas  the  massacre  of  Bethlehem  followed? — By  Christ's 
ministry  to  his  salvation. 

What  was  the  cause  of  the  death  of  Herod  ? 

What  command  now   came  to  Joseph  ?  ^^^ 

Who  was  Archelaus?  L  x.  tv.  IL^Ia^HI  KW  ^'  ' 

To  what  place  did  they  return  ?       '   '    '     ■     -= 

Situation  and  character  of  Nazareth  ? 

Was  it  a  part  of  the  humiliation  of  Jesus  that  He  chose  this  as 
His  abode  ? 

Is  the  prophecy,  "He  shall  be  called  a  Nazarine,"  mentioned 
in  the  Bible  ? — Matt.  ii.  23. 

Meaning  of  the  word  Nazareth?  (/ ^^i^jiA^ ; . « 

How  does  Isaiah  speak  of  the  coming  of  Christ?— Z^.  ii.  i; 
A.  liii.  2. 

What  title  does  Jesus  use  of  himself  after  the  resurrection  ? — 
Acts  xxii.  8. 

What  title  was  put  over  the  cross? — Juo.  xix.  19.  TI^/^a^ 


^ 


Bible  Questions:  23 


~'^tS^  ^^ 


'2 


LkSSON    IX. 

HIS  FIRST  PASSOVER. 

Luke  ii.  40-52. 


e  of    this  peri 


How  many  years  did  Jesus  live  at  Nazareth 

What  are  the  only  statements  which  we  have  of    this  period?— 

Luke  ii.  40,  51,  52. 

What  incident  alone  marks  this  period?     ^^y  /}  0         /  ' 
How  far  was  it  from  Nazareth  to  Jerusalem  ?  /Wx  dJ^^^l^^-' 
What  was  the  common  route  ?  \yi^.^Xi^  jd.»L^  ^L^^^f^J^ 
Why  did  ihey  go  to    Jerusalem  this  time? — Ex.  xxiii.  15;  Dent, 

xvi.  It vt ■-'<;•.  ((    •         ;■         j......  -U^'^tj  .       - -j-  -      -.^^ 

What  was  the  passover??^  .*«^  k  C^i^-^^  **^^    ^fk^^-^ 
How  was  its  meaning  explained  to   Jewish  Children? — Ex.  xii. 

26-27. 

What  deeper  typical  meaning  had 

What  was   the  privilege  of   every  Jewish   boy  at  the  age  of    12 


at  was   the  privilege  of   every  Jew 


years 

What  must  have  been  his  feelings  at  his  first  passover?— Read 

Is.  53;  I  Cor.  V.  7. 


24  Bible  Questions. 


Did  great  numbers  go  up  to  Jerusalem  ?/^  "  t\^^^^^^^t>'\y  - 
What  Psalms  were  used  by  them  on  this  occasion? — Fs.  121  to 

How  long  did  the  feast  last?  'J'U-  '.<' '  '    •  V-—-^ 
What  startling  event  occurred  on  the  second  day  of  their  journey 
home  ? 

What  fear  may  have  possessed  His  parents  ? 


^ 


What  was  the  form  of  Synagogue  worship  !V*>/  ''  ^^^*^  /f'    rt/J/  if\JA 

What  is  said  of  His  understanding  and  answer  ?  '  v<U.>.     /,  r^fy^...lr 

What  new  revelation  was  made  by  Him  to  his  parents  1—Luke  ii. 
49;  Jtto.  vi.  38. 

What  was  the  effect  upon  Mary  ? 

What  statement  made  in  verse  51  ? 

Why  was  the  largest  part  of  our  Saviour's  life  passed  in  quiet 
homely  duties  ? — JIcl).  ii.  16-17. 

For  what  was  it  a  preparation  ? 

Had  our  Lord  other  brothers  and  sisters? — Matt.  xiii.  55-56. 

What  two  opinions  are  there  on  this  subject?  '         '    "    '  ""     ' 

Were  they  in  sympathy  with  Him? — Jno.  vii.  i-£. 

What  musthave  been  His  influence  in  His  home  at  Nazareth  ? 

What  His  trials  ?—//r/'.  xii.  3. 


Bible  Questions.  25 


LESSON  X. 

THE  FORERUNNER. 

Luke  iii.  1-18.  .     ^^ 

'^   ^'' 

How  many  years  have  passed  since  the  birth  pf  Jesus  Christ  ?^t'"''' 
Who  was  John  Baptist  »/*■,  ;, .  '"^  ^     ^      i^ 

What  was  his  mission  to  be  ?  %  y^W^^^uU- |nn^  (*Wv-i^V 
What  was  announced  to  his  father  at  his  birth? — Luke  i.  13-17; 

compare  Ls.  xl.  3-4;  Mai.  iii.  i;  Mai.  iv.  5-6. 

His   appearance    in   the  wilderness? — Matt.  iii.  4;  Luke'x.  15;  2 

Kings  X.  8;  Zrzr/;.  xiii.  4.  ! 

How  did  John  prepare  the  way  for  Christ  }'J4*1  jil^U^^t^ "^^ 
What  had  to  be  prepared  ?  .  i  ^  ,   'f,VV  f^^^^^'^-- 

Who  came   out  to  his  preaching  and  baptism? — Matt  iii.  5,  7; 

Z//^^  iii.  12,  14. 

What  was  the  whole  burden  of  his  preaching? — Matt.  iii.  2;  /j. 

i.  16-17;  J^^i'-  vii.  3-7. 


25  Bible  Qnestions. 


How  did  he  bring  conviction  of  sin  to  his  hearers? — Luke -x.. 
10-14;  Maif.   iii.  7-12. 

What  did  he  tell  them  would  be  the  consequence  of  their  sins  ? 
Luke  iii.  9.  \ 

Upon  what  did  they  pride  themselves  ?— Verse  8.  ;  ,',  ^v^    -'7  * 


^ 


How  were  they  to  show  their  repentance  and  wishes  to  receive.,    i  f— ^ 
e  coming  Saviour?— Z/^/^^  iii.  3;  Matt.  iii.  6.  '</-^{>'W^  JAjviA^"^ 


the 

Did  many  turn  away? — Luke  vii.  30;  Ltike  38.        '   ' 

What  new  birth  and  relationship  is  necessary  towards  God? — 

7no.  i.  13. 

Is  there  any  work  like  this  needed  now  ?  ii^  v  //^t /^Vv**^'   M4'>  r 
Why  do   not   men   allow  the  Saviour  to  enter  their  hearts  now  ? 

— /^ev.  iii.  20. 

How  are  we  to  get  a  sense  of  sin? — Ezek.  xxxvi.  26. 

Who  alone  will  receive  the  Saviour? — y^a.  xvi.  8;  Ltikevi'i.  37; 

XV.  i;  xix.  6-7;  xxiii.  41-42. 


i 


Bihie  Qitesiioiis.  27 


LESSON  XI. 

THE  BAPTISM  OF   JESUS. 
Matt.  iii.  13-17;  Mark'x.  9-11;  Luke  \\\.  21-23. 

By  what  evangelists  is  this  event  recorded  ? 
Why  was  John  called  "  the  Baptist  '7 
Where  did  he  appear  bapiizing  ?       \'*nyj  .0' 

For  what  purpose  was  the  baptism   of   John   instituted  ? — Mark 
i.  1-8;  Ezek.  xxxvi.  25.V  Q  .*.    •      '    v 

What  was  the  spiritual  condition  of  the  nation  ? 

Did  many  go  to  his  baptism  ? 

What  was  the  state  of  mind  of  the  multitude  ? — Luke  iii.  15. 

What  moved   Jesus  to  leave  his  home  at  Nazareth? — Matt.  iii. 

How  did  John  the  Baptist  announce  him  ? — Luke  iii.  16. 
Are  we    to   infer   that  John  had  no  personal  acqu  aintance  with 
Jesus  ? 


28  Bible  Questions. 


What  sign  had  been  given  to  John  t—Jno.  i.   31-34. 

When  Jesus  came  down  to  the  water  what  did  John  say  and 
what  did  he  mean  ? — Matt.  iii.  14;  Liiiie  iii.  21. 

Why  was  the  sinless  Jesus  baptized  with  the  oaptism  of  repen- 
tance?— Mait.  iii.  15;  Hcb.   ii.  17;  Rom.  viii.  3;  Is.  liii.  12. 

As  he  came  out  of  the  water  what  did  He  at  first  do  ? — Luke  iii. 
21. 

What  divine  attestation  was  given  as  He  was  praying? — Luke 
iii.  21-22. 

Who  spoke? 

What  part  has  the  Holy  Ghost  in  the  work  of  redemption  ? — 
Lukex.  35;  Matt.  iii.  16;  Acts  x.  3;  Matt.  iv.  i;  Luke'w.  i;  Matt. 
xii.  28;  Heb.  ix.  14;  Ro»i.  i.  4;  Acts.  i.  2. 


Bible  Questions.  29 


LESSON  XII. 

THE  TEMPTATION. 
Matt.  iv.  i-ii;  Heb.  iv.  15. 

What  promise  was  given  to  our  first  parents  ? — Gen.  iii.  15. 

What  was  one  main  design  of  our  Lord's  personal  mission  to 
the  earth? — i  Jno.  3,8. 

How  did  He  visibly  do  this  ? 

Why  was  the  Devil  bent  on  His  destruction  ? 

Immediately  after  His  baptism  what  event  followed  ? 

Why  was  our  blessed  Lord  subjected  to  the  presence  of  Satan  ? 
—Matt.  iv.  i;  Heb.  ii.  17-18.      , 

By  whom  was  he  led  up  ?  -...'vW  ( ,;  ..'      ,  .^  m 

What  had  the  spirit  done  immediately  before  7-r-Matt.  iii.  16-17. 

To  what  wilderness  ?  ''  i  v«i>*A/s^ 

How  is  it  described  ? — A/att.  i.  13.       '•^"''^^'^  , 

How  long  was  He  in  the  wilderness  .-'     {J-' v't^-^X^ 


3©  Bib/e  Questions. 


What  was  His  state  of  body  1—Matf.  iv.  2.    "^  ''"      i 

In  this  condition,  how  many  assaults  were    made  upon  Him  by 

Satan  ? 

To  what  do   these    three  forms  of  temptation  coi respond? — i 

ytio.  ii.  16.  ,  .  ■  \    ' 

What  was  the  ^rsll^vn^iSiixonlh^^  <^■^ll^^>^*^  ' 
How  did  the  Devil  wish  to  test  His  Scnship /i>^i;«^f^  ^'^^^  t  l^ 
Where  do  we  see  the  same  spirit? — Lttke 'K.Tin,  lo^^i  ,1  t^f^'^'^^'^Qli 
What  principles  was  Satan  trying  to  undermine  ?  IfiiiLA^  ^  A  _|"' 
How  was  the  temptation  repelled ?—i^/rt/'/.  iv.  4. 
Under  what  circumstances  were  these  words  spoken? — Dent. 

viii.  I  3.  \Aj  ^{a/-*^  (mI'^  " ' 

To  what  sin  were  the  people  of   Israel  constantly  inclined? — 

Z>r«/.  viii.  lo-ii.  v.%^'^^^»- '",    -   )'M'f  ^      ^   ''  "- .  .  ^J^;^^\AfX^^ 

What  lesson  do  we  learn  from  this  temptation?  ~^6'6^'wt*'<-**'C>'^ 
What  was  the  second  assault  made  by  Satan? jVi   )K 
What  Scripture  does  Satan  pervert?  -'"^'^' 

In  what  way  does  he  wrest  the  passage?'  ,  ^ 

Compare  ylA///.  iv.  6.  with  /'j-.  xci.  11-12.  '*  V    'f       \ 

Answer  of  the  Saviour?!|'  rx^duM^k^  ^  U^^/"^^     ^^  ^ 
Meanmg  of  "  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God  "?\/vti/U^' 
What  was  the  third  temptation  ?^«  iU,^C\^ 


"^ 


Bible  Questions.  31 

How  does  Luke  describe  the  panorama ''  -,  /      ^    1. 

Were  these  in  any   sense  the  property  of  Satan  .''—y«.:'.  xii.  31;    . 

i  N. 

xiv.  30;  xvi,  11;  2  Cor.  iv.  4. 

What  double  temptation  is  here  presented  ? 

To  what  sin  was  ancient  Israel  constantly  prone? — Lev.  xvii.  7; 
Z)^«/.  xxxii.  i7-2i.VV^'Vi^^'  ^  . 

How  was  Satan  at  once  repelled  ?/4^^^^«-^*^'"^^^^***'^        * 
How  does  the  temptation  of  Chrjst  Heeply  concern  us  ? — //ed. 

ii.  i8.:-'  '■■':'       '  -'"''      ' 

Have  we  the  same  adversary  ? — yo/>  .  7;  Luke  xxii.  31;  £j>k. 
vi.  12;   I  J^efer,  5-8. 

What  are  our  chief  temptations  ? 

ist.  In  times  of  trial  to  doubt  God's  love. 

2d,  To  tempt  God. 

3d.  To  do  evil  that  good  may  come. 

What  shall  we  do  ? — £pA.  vi.  11-13;  Ps.  cxix.  11. 

Sure  promise  of  victory? — jRom.  xvi.  20;  i  Peters.  8-9;  Rev. 
ii.   lo-ii. 

What  refreshment  was  immediately  sent  to  the  Saviour? — Matt. 
iv.  14. 

What  promise  given  to  His  children?-  Heb.  iv.  14;  Ps.  xxxiv.  7. 


32  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  XIII. 

THE    BAPTIST'S    TESTIMONY. 

John  i.    iq-38. 
John  iii.   26-36.  Wi^  i^^i  rp^    -" 


.^W-X^^"-*^ 


.<'■ 


What  do  you  mean  by  testimony  ?    ^^"^    \j  ^V  .^"'''^ 

For  what  did  John  come? — /«i?.  v.  32-38;  y«^.  i.  6-8.   r^^  /V  ' 
What  was  it  he  said  at  the  first  of  the  coming  Saviour? — Matt. 

iii.  11-12;  Mark  i.  7-8;  Lu.  iii,  16-17. 

When  Jesus  did  first  appear  to  John,   what  does  he  sa,y  7— Jno. 

i.  32-33;  Matf.  iii.  i6-i7.i/.  if-  vJu.v:^^U>C^    jy 

Six  weeks  after  what  deputation  was  sent  ? — Jno.  i.  19-28.  ^j'  '^'''^ 
How  does  John  answer?  .        ''  '"* 

Was  his  answer  ot.e  that  would  please  the  Jews  ? 
How  may  we  account  for  their  indifference  ? 
What    mournful     announcement    did    he    make     to  them  ? — 

Verses  26,  27. 


Rible  Qti  est  ions.  33 


Where  had  Jesus  been  since  John  had  last  seen  Him  ?     '      ' 

As  He  appeared  in  the  midst  0/  the  multitude,  how   did   John 
point  Him  out  ?— Verse  29.    i/X-^tt^'C-^ "^H^  LM^^  ' 

, What  would  "The  Lamb  of  God"  suggest  to  the  Jews? — Ex. 
xii.  1-13;  Is.  liii.  7;  Acts  viii.  32;   i  Cor.  v.  7;  Rev.  xiii.  8. 

What    insight    into    the    mission    of    Jesus    Christ   did   John 
Baptist  have  above  people  of  his  time  ? — J  no.  iii.   35-36.       "    9       . 

What  may  we  gather  from  the  record  of  the  humility   and  self- 
abnegation  of  John  the  Baptist? — Jno.  iii.  25  31.  .  '■^'^  /'^^  J  -V* 

What  in  the  circumstances  made  his  spirit  most  remarkable  and 
Heavenly  7/  \  '   ■*/«?'. 

Is  such  self-abnegation  essential  to  anv  who   will  be    faithful 
witnesses  of  the  truth  as  it  is  in  Jesus  ?  v/f"^  # 

What  great  eulogy  and  honor  was   passed  by  our  Saviour  upon 
this  "faithful  witness"? — MaU.  xi.  lo-ii. 

What  does  Jesus  Christ  want  His  people  to  be  ?—.)/<?//.  v.  13-16; 

What  spirit  should    fill  our  hearts? — Ac/s  iv.  20;  2  Cor.  iii.  5-7; 
Jho.  xvii.  18.  '      •  t^vu-vW''^  iAMi''iw 


34  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  XIV. 

THE    FIRST    DISCIPLES. 
Jno.  i.   37-51. 

Who    was    the    instrument    of   bringing   the    first  disciples    to 

To  what  Evangelist  alone  are  we  indebted  for  the  accountPj^/T.  >'l'  '^ 
In   what  effectual  way  did  he  represent  the  Saviour?       <     •*     "^  A  n 
Did  this    same   statemei  t  make  any  impression   on  the  multi 

tude?" 

Why  did  it  arrest  the  attention  of  these  men  ?  - 

Who  were  the  two  disciples  to  whom  he  spoke?  ^'P\      /  '         > 

What  did  such   an   announcement   call  to  mind? — Ex.  yk\.',  Is. 

liii.  6-7. 

What  was  John    Baptist  doing  when  he  gave  the  message  to 

them  ? 

Were  the>  disciples  of  John  ?        '' 


'^ 


n^^y^^i^A^'^  i&A/^  ^Questions.  35 

To  what  conviction  had  John's  teaching  brought  them  ?  Cjfl*''^*^'^^ 
What  did  the  two  disciples  do  J^t^6^U>-<'-/-'  Y^^^' 
With  what  gracious  words  did  Jesus  receive  them  ?        \%^A^  <     *^ 

Who  were  John  and  Andrew  p-^V^^   '*  rTT~ ''     ;~^~' 

To  whose  abode  did  they  go  ?     t,    '•    i     U.'---^  •^'^ 
To  what  conviction  did  this  interview  with  Jesus  bring  John  and 
Andrew?— Verse  41;  /"o-  vi.  68. C^^^  JHA-i^^^^^i  ^  / -i^  *^ 
Did  they  keep  the  good  news  to  themselves  Tr'^i^'^^^^'^^Jt^^^^Z^'''^ 
Who  brought  Simon  Peter  to  Jesus  ? 

Describe  the  first  interview  between  Jesus  and  Simon  Peter. 
How  was  Philip  brought  to  Jesus  ^  .   ' 

What  do  we    afterwards  know  of  Philip? — Alarkxxx.  18-22;  Jno. 
vi.  5-9;  xii.  20-22;  xiv.  8;  Acts'x.  13.    -t^  "'' "'  ti y ^^TT  k*»>.*1<jX^ 

What  potent  words  brought  him  to  Jesus?    '   •  '•'       •      ~  "^ 

How  did  Philip  tell  the  precious    news  to  his  friend  Nathaniel? 
— Verse  45;  Lev.  xx.  9. 

What  reasons  are  there  for  supposing  Nathaniel  and  Bartholo- 
mew to  be  the  same? 

How  did  Nathaniel  satisfy  his  doubts  ?    f\J^^    (j/j^yiA^J^yJ^''^  f 
How  did  Jesus  regard  him  and  what  did   He  mean?— Verse  47. 
What  convinced  Nathaniel  that  He  was  the  son  of  God  ? — 48-50; 
Ps.  cxxxix.  i;  Rev.  11.  23. 


.^ ■■  / 


^6  Bible  Questions. 


What  glorious  future  did  this  confession  seem  to  bring  before 
the  Saviour  ?— Verse  51. 

How  many  disciples  were  now  attached  to  the  Saviour  ?7-'^"1Iw/. 

By  whose  ministry  had  they  been  prepared  for  the  reception  of 
Christ? 

Are  you  a  true  disciple  of  Christ  ? 

Do  you  know  Jesus  as  the  Lamb  of  God  ? 

Do  you  follow  him? 

Do  you  seek  to  bring  others  to  Him  ? 


%, 


Bible  Questions.  37 


LESSON    XV. 

.  CLEANSING    OF    THE    TEMPLE. 
J  no.   ii.    12-21. 

What  event  marks  the  beginning  of  our  Lord's  ministry  in 
Judea? — Jiw.  ii.  12-21. 

Why  was  it  appropriate  that  the  first  public  revelation  of  him- 
self should  be  in  Jerusalem  ? 

To  what  people  was  Messiah  first  to  ccme? 

What  drew  him  to  Jerusalem  at  this  lime? 

Give  a  short  history  of  the  temple  and  of  its  condition  at  this 
time. 

Of  what  was  the  condition  of  worship  at  the  temple  always 
indicative  ? 

Were  not  the  services  at  the  temple  now  carried  on  with  great 
ceremony? — Yes,  but  Is.  i.  11;  Markyixx.  33;  Jno.  iv.  24. 

As  Jesus  came  into  the  temple,  what  did  he  see  ? 

What  was  the  meaning  of  all  this  traffic  ? 

How  may  we  judge  of  the  number  of  animals  sacrificed  at  these 
passovers? — 2  Chr.  xxxv.  8. 


^8  Bible  Questions. 


What  were  the  money  changers? — Ex.  xxx.  11-16  M  att\. 
xvii.   24. 

What  does  he  call  this  temple  ?— Verse  16. 

What  did  he  do? 

What  prophecy  did  this  fulfil? — Mai.  iii.  1-3. 

Should  this,  with  the  testimony  of  John,  have  been  enough  to 
convince  the  Jews? — Jtio.  v.  32,  33,  36. 

What  did  his  disciples  think  ? 

How  do  you  account  for  the  traffickers'  submission  and  obedi- 
ence to  his  word  ? 

What  demand  did  the  priests  and  Levites  make  of  him  ? 

What  was  our  Lord's  hidden  reply  ? — Verse  ig. 

What  did  he  mean  ? 

How  did  they,  three  years  after,  pervert  this  saying  and  use  it 
against  him? — Mark  xiv.  58;  Matt,  xxvii.  40. 

Did  this  saying  confirm  the  faith  of  his  disciples  ? — Verse  22. 
Compare  Luke  xxiv.  8. 

The  Lord  will  come  again,  not  in  humiliation,  but  in  glory. — 
Matt.  xxiv.  30;  XXV.  31;  xiii,  41. 

How  will  he  find  us  ? 

In  what  sense  does  he  come  now? — i  Cor.,  iii.  16-17;  2  Cor. 
vi.  16. 


Bible  Questions.  39 


LESSON  XVL 


THE  CONVERSATION   WITH  NICODEMUS. 
Jno.  iii.  1-21. 

Did  our  Lord  perform  any  miracles  in  Jerusalem  at  this  time? 
— Jno.  ii.  23. 

Had  they  any  satisfactory  effect  ? 

What  is  said  of  His  reserve  ?  — Jno.  ii.  24,  25. 

What  exception  did  He  make? — [no.  iii.  1. 

How  is  Nicodemus  described  ?  What  is  meant  by  a  ruler  of 
the  Jews  ? 

What  may  we  gather  of  his  character  ? 

What  opportunities  had  he  as  a  member  of  the  Sanhedrim  to 
know  Jesus  1—Jno.  i.  19-27. 

Although  a  Pharisee  and  a  ruler,  what  may  we  infer  from  his 
state  of  unrest  ? 

Did  he  open  the  interview  with  a  direct  question  ? 


40 


Bible  Questions. 


How  much  was  he  willing  to  conkss? 

What  great  lack  had  he,  like  other  Pharisees? 

How  did  Jesus  overthrow  all  his  false  reliance  ?^/w^.  iii.  3; 
Matt.  V.  30. 

Why  was  the  doctrine  of  the  new  birth  unacceptable  to  a  Jew? 
— RoDi.  ii.  17. 

How  does  Jesus  patien-Jy  explain  this  new  truth  to  Nicode- 
mus? 

As  a  master  in  Israel  what  should  he  have  known  ? — Ezek.  ii.  19  ; 

Ezek.  xxxvi.   25-27. 

Conversion  is  not  external  reformation  but  a  new  nature.  ~  6'<7/. 
vi.  15  ;  Eph.  ii,  4,  5  ;  Jas.  i.  18  ;  i  Pet.  i.  2-3  ;  \  Jno.  iii.  3,  9  \Jno. 
i.  12-13. 

When  does  the  new  life  begin  ?—/«<?.  iii.  14-15. 

How  was  this  illustrated  by  a  familiar  incident  in  the  Old  Tes- 
tament history? — Num.  xxi.  9. 

What  had  the  bitten  Israelite  to  do,  in  order  to  live  ?—/$-. 
xlv.  22. 

What  induced  the  Sacrifice  of  the  Son  on  God's  part  ?— ///c'.  iii. 
16  ;  I  I  no.  iv.  g. 

Meanin';  of  "condemnation." — Verse  18,  19. 

Who  alone  are  justified  and  Saved  in  God's  sight? — Verse  18  ; 
fno.  vi.  40-47. 


Bible  Questions. 


How  does  this  discourse  differ  from  any  other  one  delivered  by 
our  Lord  ? 

Have  we  any  reason  to  think  that  it  had  an  immediate  effect 
upon  Nicodemus  ? 

When  do  we  read  of  him  again? — Jno.  vii.  48-53. 

When  must  all  of  this  scene  and  the  matchless  truth  have  been 
brought  home  to  him?— /«^.  xix.  38-40. 


42  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  XVII. 


THE  WOMAN  OF  SAMARIA. 
j7io.  iv.  1-26. 

Why  did   our  Lord   leave  Judea,   at  this   time? — Chap.  iii.  22, 
26  ;  iv,  I. 

Which  direction  did  He  travel? 

What  time  in  the  year  was  \0.—Jno.  iv.  35. 

Give  a  history  of  the  Samaritans? — 2  Kings  xvii.  23-41. 
Situation  and  history  of  Sychar  ? — Ge7i.  xxxiii.  19,  xlviii.  22  \Jos. 
xxiv.  32  \  Jos.  viii.  30-35. 

History  of  Jacob's  well  ? 

Relations  of  the  Jews  to  the  Samaritans? 

How  is  the  Saviour  described  ? — Verse  6.      Compare //^3.  ii.  14- 
17  ;  Matt.  xi.  28. 

Who  came  to  draw  water  ?     Her  character  ? 

How  did  Je?us  attract  her  attention  ?     Excite  her  curiosity? 


Bible  Questions.  43 


What  did  the  woman  reply  ? 

Did  Jesus  rebuke  the  woman?     What  did  He  offer  her? 

How  did  He  show  His  omniscience  and  bring  her  sins  to  light? 
Verses  17,  18. 

Why  did  He  do  this  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  "  living  water  "  ? — ?Mch.  xiii.  i  ;  Is.  Iv.  i  ; 
Jno.  vii.  37  ;  Rev.  xxii.  17. 

What  is  the  folly  of  muliitudes.— /tv-.  xvii.  13  ;  Jer.  ii.  13. 

What  is  the  great  defect  of  all  sources  of  earthly  happiness? — 
Verse  14  ;  Eccl.  ii. 

How  much  of  the  Bible  had  the  Samaritans? 

From  what  did  she  form  her  belief  in  the  coming  prophet? — 
Verses  19,  25  ;  Dent,  xviii.  15. 

How  did  the  woman  evade  the  Saviour's  searching  question? 

When  really  convinced,  what  did  she  dol—Jno.  iv.  28. 

With  what  plain  announcement  did  Jesus  close  the  interview  ? 

Sum  up  the  lessons  here  taught  to  this  woman  ? 


44  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  XVIII. 


JESUS  AT  SYCHAR. 
Jno.  iv.  27-42. 


When  Jesus  was  at  the  well,  where  were  His  disciples  ? — Verse  8. 
What  filled  them  with  astonishment  ? 
What  did  the  poor  woman  hasten  to  do  ? 

Did  the    Saviour  care  for   the  food  they  had  brought? — Verses 
31.  34. 

What  was  Christ's  meat? — Luke  ii.  49. 

What  had  He  been  sowing? 

To  what  did  He  look  forward? — Hcb.  xii.  2. 

How  soon  was  the  harvest  to  come  in  Sychar? 

What  did  the  woman  do  ? 

What  had  convinced  her  that  Jesus  was  the  Christ  ? 

What  effect  had  the  story  upon  the  people  of  Sychar  ? 

What  a  contrast  to  Jerusalem. 


Bible  Questions.  45 


Did  our  Lord  work  any  miracles  at  Sychar  ? 

How  did  they  receive  the  Saviour? 

How  long  did  He  stay  ? 

What  is  said  of  their  faith  in  Him  ? — Verse  42. 

Of  what  loyal  and  grateful  Samaritans  have  we  an  account  in 
the  gospel? 

Of  what  greater  harvest  and  blessed  work  have  we  a  record  in 
Acts  viii.  5-17  ;  9,  31. 

Who  are  the  Sowers  now  ? — Luke  viii.  11. 

What  harvest  will  come? — i   Thcs.  ii.  ig  ;   Gal.  vi.  9  ;   i  Cor.  iii. 

5-9. 

How  is  the  joy  of  the  harvest  home  in  Heaven  spoken  of? — 
Ps.  xxvi.  5-6  ;  Daniel  x.\\.  3. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS 


ON    THE 


Life  of  Our  Lord 


1891-92. 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 


LESSON  FIRST. 

PARABLE  OF  THE  MUSTARD  SEED  AND  THE  LEAVEN. 

Matt.  xiii.  31;  Mark  iv.  30-32. 

What  is  a  Parable,  and  why  did  our  Lord  use  parabolic  teaching  ? 

At  what  part  of  His  ministry  was  this  form  of  teaching  intro- 
duced ? 

What  is  the  truth  to  be  illustrated  by  the  parable  of  the  mustard 
seed  ? 

How  is  the  truth  of  the  small  beginnings  of  the  kingdom  of  God 
and  its  wonderful  results  elsewhere  illustrated? — Dan.  ii.  34,  35, 
45;  Ezek.  xlvii.  1-9;  Zech.  4,  10. 

Has  it  always  been  God's  way  to  carry  on  his  work  by  small 
beginnings? — Examples:  Dent.  vii.  6,  -]  ;  Jud.  vi.  14-16  ; /fr.  i. 
7,  6  ;  Acts  vii,  20-22. 


Bible  Questions. 


What  are  we  also  taught  as  to  the  consummation  of  these  small 
beginnings? — Ezek.  xlvii.  1-6;  Is.  ii.  2,  3;  Ps.  Ixxii.  17-ig  ;  i  Cor. 
XV.  25. 

What  is  the  quality  of  the  mustard  seed  ? 

Why  is  it  here  chosen  ? 

What  has  to  be  done  in  order  that  anything  should  come  of  it  ? 

Out  of  this  small  seed  what  grew,  and  how  are  its  blessings 
described  ? 

Compare  that  of  Isaiah  xviii.  6. 

In  what  respects  do  the  parable  of  the  mustard  seed  and  the 
leaven  resemble  one  another? 

What  truth  in  them  is  alike  illustrated  ? 

In  what  respect  do  they  differ? 

Of  what  is  leaven  a  type  and  illustration  in  other  parts  of  the 
Bible? — ]\Iatt.  xvi.  6;  Gal.  v.  9. 

What  quality  in  the  leaven  is  here  used  as  the  inherent  power  of 
the  Gospel  ? 

Is  the  working  of  leaven  visible? 

What  ultimate  effect  must  it  have  upon  the  meal  in  which  it  is 
hidden? — Ps.  i.  -2,  3  ;  cxix.  9,  ii  ;   i  Cor.  ii.  7. 

What  is  the  truth  which  has  this  transforming  power  upon  the 
heart  and  character? — Eph.  iii.  17-20;  Phil.  ii.  13;  i  Thess.  ii.  13. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  SECOND. 

THE  DEMONIACS  OF  GADARA. 
Matt.  viii.  2S-34  ;  Mark^.  1-21. 


What  were  demoniacal  possessions  ? 

What  various  effects  did  the  demons  have  on  those  that  they  pos- 
sessed ? 

Was  the  devil  separate  and  distinct  from  the  person  possessed  ? 

Why  were  such  manifestations  of  the  devil's  power  so  common  in 
the  time  of  our  Lord  ? 

Circumstances  of  this  miracle  ? 

Scene  of  the  miracle  ? 

What  melancholy  picture  is  given  ? — Mark  v.  5. 

What  dread  was  inspired  by  this  man  ? — Matt.  viii.  28. 

Had  human  helps  been  given  ? — Mark  v.  4. 

As  Jesus  came  from  the  boat  who  met  Him? 

With  what  cry  of  fear  and  hatred  did  the  demons  address  Him  ? — 
Matt.  viii.     Verse  29. 


Bible  Questions. 


What  did  the  man  do  ? — Mark  v.  6. 

What  command  had  Jesus  given  ? — Mark  v.  8.  Compare  with 
Luke  xi.  21,  22. 

What  is  meant  by  Matt.  viii.  29?     Compare  T^^e^  xx,  io\Jude\\. 

Mark  V.  g.     To  whom  is  this  question  addressed  ? 

What  may  we  learn  as  to  Satanic  powers  ? — Mark  v.  9. 

What  petitions  did  the  devils  make? — Mark  v.  10;  Matt.  viii. 
31,  32. 

Was  it  granted  ? 

What  reasons  may  be  given  why  the  request  was  granted  ? 

Had  the  demons  themselves  probably  a  malicious  motive  ? 

By  whom  was  the  news  carried  to  Gadara? — Mark  v.  14. 

What  feeling  did  it  arouse  in  the  place  ;  of  what  was  it  an  evi- 
dence?— 15-17.     Compare /(i*/^  xxii.  17;  contrast/;/^,  iv.  40, 

What  tremendous  change  had  come  over  the  poor  man  ? 

What  request  did  he  make  of  Jesus  ? 

What  more  important  active  service  was  he  bidden  to  do  for 
Christ? — Verse  19. 

Was  he  obedient  to  the  Saviour's  command  ?— Verse  28. 

What  was  the  effect  ? — Verse  20. 

Did  Jesus  visit  Decapolis  again? — Markvn.  31-37;  Luke  viii.  40. 


Bible  Questions. 

7 

LESSON  THIRD. 

FEAST  AT  THE  HOUSE  OF  LEVI. 

Alatt.  ix.  10-17;  MarkW.  15-22;  Lnkcw. 

29-39- 

Who 

was  Levi? — See  Jl/att.  ix.  9;  JArr/C-ii.  13,  14; 

Luke  v.  27, 

28. 

What 

was  interesting  about  his  call  to  the  Apostleship  ? 

For  w 

hom  was  the  feast  given  ? — Ltd\'  v.  29. 

Who 

were  the  guests,  and  what  is  said  of  the  attention  of  this 

class  to 

our  Saviour's  teaching  ? — Ln/ce  xv.  i  ;  Mark 

ii.  28. 

What 

objection  was  raised  ? — Matt.  ix.  11. 

What 

is  implied  in  the  question,  and  what  is  the 

meaning  of  the 

Saviour's  answer  ? — Matt.  ix.  12,  13. 

What  lesson  from  the  Old  Testament  did  He  give 

,  and  what  is 

its 

meaning 

and  application. — Verse   13.     Prov.   xxi.   3 

;  Micah  vi. 

8; 

Hosea  v 

1.  6. 

What 

is  the  only  qualification  for  coming  to  the  Saviour  to 

be 

received  by  Him  iww?^Jcr.  vi.  16  ;  Luke  xix.  10  ; 

I   Tim.  i.  15 

From 

what  does  He  call  sinners  now  ? — i  Cor.  vi. 

9-1 1. 

Bible  Questions. 


Matt.  ix.  14-17.  What  question  did  the  disciples  of  John  the 
IJaptist  bring? 

What  was  the  only  stated  fast  prescribed  by  the  law  of  Moses  ? 

How  did  the  other  fasts  kept  by  the  Pharisees  originate  ? 

What  was  the  marked  characteristic  of  our  Lord  and  His  disciples 
in  this  regard  ? 

What  was  our  Lord's  answer  ? 

Why  were  they  not  to  fast  now? — S&ejiio.  iii.  29. 

What  days  would  come? — Compare y/z^.  xvi.  16-24. 

Verses  16,  17.  What  truth  is  embodied  in  these  verses? — Gal.  iv. 
3~g  ;  I/el>.  viii,  13, 

W^hen  did  the  Old  Dispensation  end  and  the  New  begin  ? 

What  do  we  learn  from  these  illustrations  as  to  the  beginning 
of  the  new  Christian  life? — Jno.  iii.  3  ;  2  Co?',  v.  17  ;   Gal.  vi. 


Bible  Qiiestions. 


LESSON  FOURTH. 


THE  RAISING  OF  THE  DAUGHTER  OF  JAIRUS.— THE 
HEALING  OF  THE  WOMAN  WITH  THE  ISSUE  OF 
BLOOD. 

Matt.  ix.  18-26  ;  Mark  v.  22-43  ;  Luke  viii.  41-56. 

At  what  place  did  this  miracle  occur  ? 

What  called  our  Lord  from  the  feast  in  the  house  of  Levi. — Matt. 
ix.  1 8  ;  Mark  v.  24. 

What  was  the  office  of  ruler  of  the  synagogue  ? 

How  did  he  address  the  Saviour? — Mark  v.  22,  23. 

Was  there  any  greater  faith  shown  in  any  others  who  came  to 
Christ  ? — Matt.  viii.  10. 

What  did  the  Saviour  do,  and  who  went  with  Him  ? — Mark  v.  24. 
Compare  Luke  xii.  i  ;  Luke  viii.  42. 

On  the  way  what  incident  and  unexpected  delay  took  place  ? 

How  long  had  this  woman  been  afflicted  ? 

What  seemed  to  make  her  case  perfectly  hopeless  ? 

How  did  she  expect  to  find  a  cure? — Mark  v.  27,  28. 


Bible  Questions. 


Did  she  tell  her  intention  to  any  ? 

What  did  she  touch? — Matt.  ix.  20,  21. 

Verses  30,  31.  What  was  the  difference  between  the  touch  of  this 
wonian  and  the  pressure  of  the  crowd  about  the  Saviour  ? 

What  moral  purpose  was  there  in  the  question  of  Jesus  in  Verse  30  ? 

How  was  she  gently  drawn  to  an  open  confession  of  her  faith  ? 

Is  this  God's  prescribed  method  ? — Ro7n.  x.  g,  10. 

What  tender  and  assuring  words  did  the  Saviour  speak  to  her  ? — 
Verse  34. 

How  immediate  and  perfect  was  the  cure? — See  also  Heb.  vii.  25. 

While  Jesus  was  thus  delayed,  what  happened  at  the  house  of 
Jairus? — Marky.  35. 

Was 'this  delay  a  trial  of  the  faith  of  Jairus? 

In  what  tender  and  sympathetic  way  did  Jesus  assure  the  ruler? 

Who  did  the  Saviour  take  with  him? — Mark  v.  37.  Compare 
Mark  ix.  2  ;  Mark  xiv,  33. 

Why  did  the  Saviour  exclude  the  other  disciples,  and  why  did  He 
select  these  three  ? 

Scene  in  the  house  of  the  ruler? — Mark  v.  38.  See  also  Jo /in  xi. 
19.  33- 

Meaning  of  the  statement  of  Jesus,  "  The  maid  is  not  dead  "  ? — 
Compa.re  Jo/iH  xi.  11. 

How  does  He  address  the  little  girl  ? 

What  means  were  taken  for  her  perfect  restoration  and  to  show 
that  the  cure  was  complete  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


Why  did  Jesus  desire  no  man  to  know  it  ? 

Wliat  great  examples  have  we  in  this  lesson  of  the  degrees  and 
objects  of  faith  ? 

Who  is  the  object  of  the  faith  that  saves  the  soul  ? — Jno,  iii.  36. 

Is  it  the  strength  of  faith  or  the  object  of  faith  that  brings  salva- 
tion ? 

What  do  we  learn  as  to  the  delays  of  Christ  to  come  to  our  relief  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  FIFTH. 


THE  SENDING  OUT  OF  THE  TWELVE  APOSTLES  AND 
THEIR  RETURN. 

Matt.  X.  i-i6;  Mai-k  vi.  i-ii  ;  Lnke  ix.  1-6. 


How  is  the  ministry  of  our  Lord  summed  up? — Matt.  ix.  35. 

How  are  His  feelings  described  ? — Matt.  ix.  36. 

Why  was  His  infinite  compassion  moved? 

Is  this  a  common  Scripture  figure? — Num.  xxvii.  17  ;  i  Kings 
xxii.  17;  Ezck.  xxxiv.  5,  6;  Zach.  x.  2. 

What  was  our  Saviour's  remedy  for  their  ignorance  ? — Matt.  ix. 
37,  38  ;  Mark  vi,  34  ;  Jno.  iv.  35, 

Besides  His  teaching  and  praying  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  what 
immediate  means  were  used? — Matt.  x.  i. 

For  what  were  they  sent? — Ltike  ix.  2  ;  Jno.  xvii.  iS. 

What  new  power  was  given  to  these  apostles  ? 

(live  a  brief  account  of  the  call  of  these  twelve  apostles? 

To  whom  were  they  now  to  go  ? 


Bible  Questions.  13 


Why  were  they  not  to  go  to  the  Gentiles  ? 

Did  our  Lord  wholly  neglect  the  Gentiles? — ^ecjuo.  iv. ;  Matt. 
XV.  21. 

What  particulars  were  given  them  as  to  their  equipment,  journey 
and  abode,  &c.,  and  why  so  directed? 

On  whom  were  they  to  depend  for  their  support,  and  what  moral 
lesson  was  it  to  teach  them? — Ltikc  xxii.  35. 

What  threatening  is  given  in  Matt.  x.  14. 

Where  else  is  this  warning  used,  and  what  may  we  learn  as  to  the 
judgments  of  God? — Dciit.  xxix.  23,  25  ;  Is.  xiii.  ig;  Amos  iv.  11. 

How  long  had  our  Lord  been  in  Galilee  ? 

How  are  the  labors  of  the  twelve  summed  up? — Mark  vi.  12,  13. 

On  their  return  how  were  they  received  by  our  Lord  ? — Mark  vi. 
30,  31  ;  Luke  ix.  10. 


14  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  SIXTH. 

FEEDING  OF  THE  FIVE  THOUSAND. 
Matt.  xiv.  15-21  ;  Mark  vi.  ;  Lttke  ix.  ;  Jno.  vi. 

Lesson  mjohn  vi. 

While  tlie  disciples  were  away  (see  last  lesson),  what  is  said  of  the 
effect  of  our  Lord's  mighty  works  upon  Herod? — Matt.  xiv.  i,  2! 
Mark  vi.  14,  16  ;  Luke  ix.  7-9. 

Why  did  Jesus  return  to  a  private  place? — Matt.  xiv.  12,  13; 
Mark  vi.  31,  32  ;  Jno.  vi.  1-3. 

By  whom  was  He  followed  ? — Jno.  vi.  2. 

As  Jesus  saw  them  what  did  he  say  ? 

What  did  He  teach  them,  and  what  is  meant  by  the  Kingdom  of 
God? — Lnke  ix.  ii  ;  Acts  xxviii.  31. 

What  prevented  the  multitude  from  attending  to  their  own  wants  ? 
— Luke  ix.  12. 


Bible  Questions. 


What  did  Jesus  say  to  Philip,  aud  why  did  He  address  Philip  and 
Andrew  ? 

Mark  the  order  and  beauty  of  the  arrangement? — Mark  vi.  39-41. 

What  is  said  of  the  Saviour's  blessing? — Luke  ix,  16  ;  Jtio.  vi. 

When  did  the  miraculous  increase  of  the  loaves  probably  occur  ? 

How  great  was  the  increase  ? 

What  order  was  given  and  why? — Mark  viii.  19,  20. 

How  many  had  eaten  ? 

What  makes  this  miracle  one  of  the  greatest  of  our  Saviour's 
miracles  ? 

Is  it  a  proof  that  He  was  God  ? — Jno.  i.  1-3,  14  ;  Heh,  i. 

What  was  the  effect  of  the  miracle? — Jno.  vi.  14,  15. 

What  did  the  miracle  teach  the  disciples  about  spiritual  food  ? 

What  is  this  spiritual  food? — Jno.  vi.  35,  48,  51. 

What  does  bread  do  for  our  bodies  ? 

What  does  Jesus  do  for  our  souls? — Eph.  ii.  5;  Phil.  iv.  13  I 
2  Cor.  xii.  9  ;  Ps.  Ixiii.  5,6;  Isa.  Iv.  2. 

Study  the  spiritual  application  in  the  last  part  of  this  remarkable 
chapter. 


1 6  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  SEVENTH. 

PETER   AND    THE    REST    OF    THE    TWELVE    CONFESS 
THEIR  FAITH  IN  CHRIST. 

Matt.  xvi.  13-20;  Mark  viii.  27-30. 

Intervening  events. — Read  Matt.  xv. 

This  may  be  said  to  begin  a  new  era  in  our  Lord's  ministry. 

For  what  great  events  did  He  now  begin  to  prepare  them  ? — 
Matt.  xvi.  13;  Ltcke'xx.  18. 

Where  was  Cesarrea  Phillipi,  and  what  was  its  history  ? 

What  different  opinions  were  then  current  as  to  the  person  of 
Christ? — Verse  14.     Mark  \\.  14. 

What  personal  question  did  he  put  to  them  ? 

What  had  they  seen  that  might  weaken  their  faith  in  Him  as  the 
Messiah  ? 

What  had  they  had  to  confirm  their  hopes  ? 

Who  was  the  spokesman  of  them  ? 

What  noble  confession  did  Peter  make,  and  what  did  it  include  ? 
— Matt.  xvi.  16. 


Bible  Questions.  17 

The  source  of  Peter's  faith? — Verse  17.  Matt.  xi.  25;  i  Cor.  xii. 
3;  2  Cor.  iv.  6;   6*^/.  i.  12,  15,  16, 

What  made  his  confession  at  this  time  so  remarkable  ? 

How  alone  can  this  conviction  about  Jesus  be  obtained  now  ? — 
I  Cor.  ii.  10;   1  Jno.  iv.  15. 

What  great  blessing  and  honor  did  the  Saviour  now  give  to  Peter? 
—Verse  18.     Matt.  x.  32. 

What  great  honors  were  allowed  to  Peter  ? — Acts  xv.  7,  g. 

What  three  interpretations  have  been  made  of  Verse  18. 

What  proof  have  we  that  Peter  in  no  way  understood  our  Lord  as 
giving  him  any  paramount  or  supreme  power  over  the  rest  ? — Matt. 
xviii,  17;  Ltike  xxii.  24-26;  Jno.  xxi.  19-23. 

Who  is  the  only  foundation  and  corner-stone. — Isaiah  xxviii.  16, 
26,  3,  4;  Eph.  ii.  20;   I  Cor.  iii.  8-1 1. 

How  does  Peter  ignore  himself  and  exalt  Jesus  Christ  ? — i  Pet.  ii. 
4-8. 

What  is  our  Lord's  teaching  elsewhere  on  this  point  ? — Luke  xxii. 
24-34;  Eph.  ii.  ig,  20. 

What  encouraging  assurance  does  Jesus  give  as  to  the  stability  of 
His  Church  ? 


1 8  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  EICxHTH. 

THE  NEW  REVELATION  TO  THE  DISCIPLES. 
Matt.  xvi.  20-28. 


What  caution  does  Jesus  give  to  the  twelve  in  Verse  20  ? — Luke 
ix.  21,  22. 

What  disclosure  did  our  Lord  now  make  for  the  first  time  ? — 
Verse  21. 

Had  our  Lord  given  them  any  intimation  of  this  before? — Matt. 
X.  38,  xii.  40;  Jno.  iii.  14. 

Was  it  comprehended  by  them  ? — Matt,  ix.  31,  32;  Luke  ix.  43-45; 
L.uke  xxiv.  25. 

What  was  Peter's  answer? — Matt.  xvi.  22,  23. 

Why  did  our  Lord  so  sternly  rebuke  him? 

How  was  Peter  an  offence  to  Jesus,  and  what  is  the  meaning  of 
the  word? — Matt,  v,  29;  xi.  6;  xiii.  21,  41;  xviii.  6,  7. 

What  spirit  did  Peter  show,  and  what  was  the  whole  object  of  the 
Saviour's  mission? — Matt.  \.  21;  J)w.  i,  29. 


Bible  Questions.  19 


How  was  this  interview  interrupted  ? — Mark  viii.  34. 

What  clear  announcement  does  Jesus  give  to  a// that  would  follow 
Him? — Matt.  xvi.  24,  25;  Matt.  xvi.  38;  Mark  x.  21;  Luke  xiv.  27. 

How  did  this  apply  literally  to  the  twelve  apostles  ? 

How  does  it  apply  to  all  who  enter  the  Christian  life  ? — Matt.  x. 
38;  Luke  ix.  23;  xiv.  27. 

When  shall  the  reward  be  given  to  self-denying  service  ? — Matt. 
xvi.  27. 

What  comparative  value  is  made  in  Verse  26  between  the  value 
of  the  world  and  the  soul  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  NINTH. 

THE  TRANSFIGURATION. 
Matt.  xvii.  1-13;  Marie  \y..  i-xy,  Luke  xix.  28-36. 

Review  the  instructions  of  the  last  lesson. 

For  what  purpose  did  our  Lord  go  into  the  mountain  ? — Luice 
ix.  29. 

Who  went  with  Him  ? 

Is  it  known  what  mountain  ? 

How  is  the  scene  described  ? — Luke  ix.  29. 

Was  it  at  night  or  in  the  daytime  ? 

How  is  the  appearance  of  Jesus  described? — Matt.  xvi.  2;  Mark 
ix.  3.  Compare  Acts  xxvi.  13;  Rev.  i,  14-16;  Fs.  civ.  2;  I  7Y///. 
vi.  16. 

What  two  other  men  appeared? 

In  what  events  in  their  lives  were  these  men  alike? — Detit.  ix.  9; 

1  A'int^s  xix.  8;  Ex.  xxxiii.  18-23;   i  Kings  xix.  8;  Deut.  xxxiv.  5,  6; 

2  A'i/igs  ii.  II. 

Of  what  were  they  the  representatives  ? 

For  what  had  these  men  come  from  heaven  ? — Ltcke  ix.  30,  31. 


Bible  Questions.  21 


How  great  a  contrast  to  the  conversation  the  day  before  ? — Mark 
viii.  31-33. 

What  are  we  told  as  to  the  intense  interest  taken  by  prophets  and 
Old  Testament  saints? — i  Fet.  i.  10,  12;  Daji.  ix.  g,  3. 

As  they  were  speaking,  what  happened? — Matt.  xvii.  5. 

What  voice  was  heard? — Compare  Is.  xlii.  i\  Jno.  viii.  29;  Is. 
liii.  10. 

Did  the  disciples  comprehend  it  ? 

W^hat  is  said  of  them  ? 

Did  Peter  really  know  what  to  say  ? 

Why  w^ere  they  afraid? — Compare  Fev.  i.  17;  Dan.  x.  10. 

How  did  this  amazing  scene  terminate  ? 

Who  alone  was  left  ? 

What  account  does  the  Apostle  Peter  afterwards  give  ? — 2  Fet.  i. 
16-1S. 

What  command  did  Jesus  give  them  and  why  ? 

What  was  to  be  the  great  proof  to  be  given  that  Jesus  was  the  Son 
of  God? — Fo/u.  i.  4. 

What  discussion  engaged  them  as  they  came  down  from  the 
Mount? — Alatt.  xvii,  11-12, 

What  probably  occasioned  the  discussion? — Alal.  iv.  5. 

How  was  their  question  explained  and  answered  by  our  Lord  ? 

When  shall  we  see  Jesus  Christ  in  glory  7— Alatt.  xxv.  31,  32; 
xxvi.  64;  Fez',  i.  7. 

How  can  we  be  transfigured? — Fofu.  viii.  17,  18. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  TENTH. 

HEALING  OF  THE  DEMONIAC  BOY. 

Mark  ix.  14. 


On  returning  from  the  Mount  of  Transfiguration,  what  contrasting 
scene  is  described  ? 

What  was  the  subject  of  the  contest  ? 

What  had  Jesus  given  His  disciples  power  to  do  ? — Mai-k  vi.  7, 

Did  they  succeed? — Mark  vi.  13. 

What  was  there  aggravating  in  the  case  of  this  poor  child  ? — Verses 
17,  18;  Ltike\x.  39;  Matt,  xvii,  15. 

Was  he  an  only  son  ? — Ltike  ix.  38. 

What  mountains  of  difficulty  stood  in  the  way  of  this  failure  of  the 
disciples  ? 

When  any  one  came  to  Jesus  for  a  miracle,  what  did  Jesus  say  he 
must  have  ?— J/a/A  viii.  13;  ix.  28,  29;  xv.  28;  Mark  ii.  5;  Jiw.  xi. 
40;  Matt.  xiii.  58;  Acts  xiv.  9. 

Had  the  father  any  faith  when  he  came? — Verse  24. 


Bible  Questions.  23 


How  was  it  that  the  disciples  failed? — Mark  ix.  28,  2g. 

What  questions  did  they  ask  ? 

His  answer? — Verses  28,  29.     Matt.  xvii.  19-21. 

On  what  should  their  faith  have  rested  ? 

How  could  they  have  had  stronger  faith  ? — Verse  29.  Luke  xvii. 
5;   I  Cor.  ix.  27;  Acts  xiii.  3;  xiv.  23. 

How  was  the  mountain  of  difficulty  removed  ? — Verse  19.  Luke 
liii.  6. 

Did  Jesus  at  once  cast  out  the  devil  ? 

Tell  his  tender  training  and  dealing  with  the  faith  of  his  father  ? 

At  the  extremity  of  the  child's  suffering  what  agonizing  prayer 
brought  relief? — Mark  ix.  24. 

What  do  we  learn  as  to  effort  and  intercession  for  others  ? 

What  are  the  means  prescribed  for  the  overcoming  of  Satan's 
power? — Mark  ix.  29;  Eph.  vi.  18;   i  Cor.  ix.  27. 


24  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  ELEVENTH. 


THE    DISCIPLES    CONTEND    WHO    SHOULD    BE    THE 
GREATEST. 

Matt,  xviii.  i-g;  Mark  ix.  33-50. 

To  what  place  did  Jesus  return  ? 

Of  what  interesting  conversations  have  we  an  account  ? 

What  does  it  show  concerning  our  Lord? — Mark  ix.  35. 

What  does  it  show  as  to  the  disciples'  views  of  His  kingdom  ? 

From  what  may  the  dispute  have  arisen  ? — Mark  ix.  2. 

What  beautiful  lesson  did  Jesus  give? — Mark  ix.  35-37. 

What  lessons  does  He  draw  from  the  child's  character  ? 

Who  are  to  be  the  greatest  ? 

How  did  Jesus  illustrate  this  in  His  own  precious  life  ? — Mark  x. 
45;  J>i(^'  xiii-  14;  Phil.  ii.  5-8. 

What  is  said  of  the  reward  of  such  humiliation? — PJiil.  ii.  g-ii; 
/lrl>.  ii.  9. 

How  does  our  Lord  dignify  the  smallest  service  done  by  the 
humblest  to  one  of  His  own  ? 


Bible  Questions.  25 


What  lesson  do  we  learn  from  Mark  38-40  ?  Compare  Num.  xi. 
26-29. 

What  is  a  safe  rule  in  judging  of  any  good,  even  if  it  is  not  done 
according  to  our  own  prescribed  rules? — Acts  v,  38,  39;   i  C01'.  iii. 

3-9. 

Meaning  of  causing  to  offend  ? — Verse  42.     Compare  i  Cor.  viii. 

9-13- 

How  are  such  described? — 2  Pet.  ii,  14;  Num.  xxxi.  16. 

What  illustration  is  used  to  show  the  extent  to  which  self-sacrifice 
should  be  carried? — 43-43. — Verse  42. 

How  is  the  imperishable  nature  of  the  soul  either  in  weal  or  in 
woe  spoken  of  ? 

How  does  our  Lord  close  this  solemn  discourse  ? — Verse  50. 
Compare  Verse  34.      Gal.  v.  22;  Eph.  v.  9. 


2  6  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  TWELFTH. 

FINAL  DEPARTURE  OF  JESUS  FROM  GALILEE. 
Luke  ix.  51-62. 


On  what  journey  was  Jesus  about  to  go  ? — Matt.  xix.  i ;  Mark  x. 
I ;  Luke  xiii.  22. 

How  long  had  He  been  in  Galilee  ?     Eighteen  months  ? 

How  long  before  His  death  ? 

What  is  said? — Lyiike  ix.  51;  Acts  xx.  22-24. 

What  assurance  sustained  Him? — Ls.  liii.  10;  Heh.  xiii.  i,  2;  Heb. 
ii.  10-13. 

What  journey  did  He  take? — Luke  ix.  51,  52. 

What  other  visit  to  Samaria  had  Jesus  made,  and  what  were  the 
results  ? — Jiio.  iv. 

Who  did  He  now  send  before  Him,  and  for  what  purpose  ? 

What  was  their  reception  and  why  ? 

How  did  the  sons  of  Zebedee  show  their  indignation  ? — Luke  ix. 
54.     Compare  2  Kings  i.  11,  12;  Mark  iii.  17. 


Bible  Questions.  27 


Rebuke  of  the  Saviour? — 55,  56. 

Did  Jesus  ever  use  His  omnipotence  for  His  own  personal  com- 
fort or  revenge  ? 

How  did  He  show  His  forgiving  love  shortly  after  to  a  Samaritan  ? 
— Luke  xvii.  11-16.     Compare  Acts  viii.  5-25. 

What  three  types  of  persons  are  described  in  the  last  verses  of  this 
chapter? — Luke  ix.  57-62. 

What  led  the  first  man  to  volunteer  to  follow  Christ  ? 

Had  he  considered  what  was  involved  in  following  Jesus  ? 

Meaning  of  our  Lord's  reply  ? 

Did  the  second  man  have  a  definite  call  ? 

How  did  our  Lord  dispose  of  his  plausible  excuse,  and  what  in  the 
circumstances  made  the  call  imperative  ? 

In  the  third  instances,  how  was  the  indecision  of  the  man  shown  ? 

How  does  our  Lord  solemnly  warn  him  ? — Compare  Gen.  xix. 
22-26;  Luke  xiv.  26;  xvii.  31,  32;  F/a7.  iii.  13. 

What  solemn  crisis  comes  in  the  life  of  every  one? 

What  exhortation  is  given? — L/e/'.  x.  35-39. 


zS  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  THIRTEENTH. 

FINAL  DEPARTURE  OF  JESUS  FROM  GALILEE. 

Luke  ix.  51-52. 

On  what  journey  was  Jesus  about  to  go  ? — Matt.  xix.  i ;  Mark  x. 
I ;  Luke  xiii.  22. 

How  long  had  He  been  in  Galilee? 

How  long  before  His  death  ? 

What  is  said  in  Verse  51  ? — Compare  Acts  xx.  22-24. 

What  assurance  sustained  Him? — Is.  liii.  10;  Ilcb.  xii.  i,  2;  Ilcb. 
ii.  10-13. 

What  route  did  He  take  to  Jerusalem  to  the  Feast  of  Tabernacles? 
— 52.     Compare  y«£?.  iv.  4. 

Who  did  He  send  before  Ilim,  and  for  what  purpose? 

What  was  their  reception,  and  for  what  reason  were  they  so 
received  ? 

Give  other  instances  of  the  hatred  and  prejudice  shown  in  the 
treatment  of  the  Jews  by  the  Samaritans? 

What  other  visit  did  Jesus  make  to  Samaria,  and  with  what  results  ? 


Bible  Questions.  29 


What  spirit  did  the  disciples  show  ? 

What  had  they  in  mind  and  why  recalled  to  them  at  this  time  ? — 
2  Kings  i.  II,  12;  Luke  ix.  30, 

Rebuke  of  the  Saviour? — 55th  and  56th  verses. 

How  did  Jesus  afterwards  show  His  forgiving  love  to  these 
Samaritans? — Luke  x\n.  11-16;  Acts  Vni.  5-25. 

What  three  types  of  persons  are  described  in  the  remaining  verses 
of  this  chapter  ? 

Verses  57,  58.  What  was  this  man's  failing  as  drawn  forth  by  our 
Lord? — Lttke  \yi.  23;  xiii.  33,  34. 

What  special  call  came  to  the  second  man  ? 

How  does  our  Lord  dispose  of  his  plausible  excuse  ? — Verse  60. 

What  was  there  in  the  circumstances  that  made  the  call  imperative  ? 

How  does  Jesus  expose  the  indecision  of  the  third  disciple  ? — 
Verses  61-63.  Compare  Gen.  xix.  22-26;  Lukexiy.  26;  xvii.  31,  32; 
Phil.  iii.  13. 

What  crisis  comes  in  the  life  of  everyone  ? 

See  exhortation. — Lfeb.  x.  35,  39. 


30  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  FOURTEENTH. 

A    LAWYER    INSTRUCTED.— PARABLE    OF    THE    GOOD 
SAMARITAN.— Zz^^^  x.  25-37. 


With  what  questions  did  he  come  to  Jesus  ? 

Is  it  a  question  that  is  often  asked? — Compare  Matt.  xix.  16;  Acts 
xvi.  30,  31. 


In  what  spirit  did  the  lawyer 


come 


Had  he  competent  knowledge? — Jno.  iii.  10;  Roju.  ii.  21. 

What  was  our  Lord's  answer  ? 

What  clear  and  definite  answer  did  he  give  to  the  Saviour's  ques- 
tion ? — Verse  27.  Compare  Detit.  vi.  5;  Lev.  xix.  18;  Matt.  xxii. 
37-40. 

Was  the  lawyer  able  to  meet  the  requirement  ? 

How  did  he  attempt  to  justify  himself? 

Was  he  conscious  of  his  shortcomings  ? 

Who  did  he  deem  to  be  his  neighbor  ? 

(live  the  wonderful  picture-lesson  contained  in  the  parable  ? 

Who  was  the  poor  sufferer? 


Bible  Questions.  31 


Who  were  the  priests  and  Levites  ? 

How  are  the  lowest  claims  of  humanity  urged  in  the  law  which 
they  taught? — Ex.  xxiii.  5;  Deut.  xxii.  4;  Is.  Iviii.  7. 

Under  what  special  obligations  were  they  to  this  man? 

\Yhy  did  they  turn  away  ? 

What  description  applies  to  them? — Mat(.  ix.  13,  22,  23;  Is.  Ixvi. 
10-12. 

What  in  the  circumstances  of  the  case  magnified  the  compassion 
of  the  Samaritan  to  the  sufferer  ? 

What  %x^2X principle  ruled  his  life? 

How  fully  is  his  principle  of  conduct  illustrated  in  every  detail  of 
his  treatment  of  the  stranger? — Application yrr/z/fj-  ii.  13-17. 

How  is  our  Saviour's  compassion  to  perishing  sinners  here  illus- 
trated ? — Rom.  V,  8;   1  Jno.  iii.  16. 

How  are  we  to  obtain  and  keep  alive  the  love  of  God  in  our 
hearts? — 1  Jno.  iii.  i;  Eph.  ii.  4-6;   1  Jno.  iv.  ig,  21. 

What  commandment  always  follows  love  to  God  ? — 'i-  Jno.  iv.  7-21. 

How  is  this  to  be  exemplified? — i  Jno.  iii.  10-18. 


32  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON   FIFTEENTH. 

SENDING  OUT  OF  THE  SEVENTY. 
Ltike  X.  1-6, 


Give  a  short  sketch  of  our  Saviour's  ministry  in  Galilee  ? 

Where  were  the  last  six  months  of  His  ministry  spent  ? — Matt.  ix. 
36;  xix.  7;  Mark  x.  I. 

Situation  and  character  of  Perea  ? 

What  preparation  did  Jesus  make  for  His  journey  through  Perea? 
— Luke  X.  I,  2.     Compare y;/^,  iv.  35;  i  Cor.  iii.  9. 

What  preparation  had  been  made  for  His  work  in  Galilee? — 
Matt.  X. 

How  did  the  commission  of  "the  seventy"  differ  from  that  of 
"  the  twelve"  ? 

How  were  they  sent  out? — Verses  3,  4, 

What  two  qualifications  had  these  men  as  missionaries  ? — Verses 
20,  21. 

What  minute  directions  were  given? — Verses  9,  17. 


Bible  Questions.  t^t^ 


What  was  their  message  to  be,  and  what  is  its  meaning? 

How  were  they  to  receive  the  rejection  of  their  message  ? 

When  would  those  who  rejected  the  message  be  called  to  account  ? 

What  is  said  of  the  return  of  "  the  seventy,"  and  their  report? 

Why  did  they  rejoice  ? 

What  greater  cause  had  they  for  rejoicing  ? — 20;  i  Cor.  xiii.  1-3; 
Matt.  vii.  22,  23. 

What  heavenly  register  is  here  spoken  of  ? — Compare  Ex.  xxxii. 
32,  33;  Ps.  79,  28;  Dan.  xii.  i;  Mai.  iii,  16;  Phil.  iv.  3;  Hcb.  xii. 
23;  Rev.  iii.  5;  xiii.  8;  xxi.  27. 

What  is  said  of  the  Saviour's  joy? — Verse  21. 

What  are  the  qualifications  for  being  a  successful  messenger  of 
salvation  to  others  ? 


"54  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  SIXTEENTH. 

John  vii. 

What  called  our  Lord  to  Jerusalem  at  this  time? — Verses  i,  2. 

What  was  the  Feast  of  Tabernacles? — Ex.  xxiii.  i6;  Lev.  xxviii. 
42,  43;  Num.  xxix.  12-34. 

What  interesting  account  have  we  of  its  celebration  in  Nehemiah  ? 
— Nehemiah  viii.  14-18. 

What  two  remarkable  ceremonies  were  added  in  later  times  ? — 
Smith's  Bible  Dictionary. 

These  referred  to  \xiJno.  viii.  12,  37. 

What  is  said  \nJtto.  vii.  9. 

What  was  the  attitude  of  these  relatives  of  our  Lord  to  Him? 
Verse  5. 

Have  we  reason  to  think  that  they  were  ever  convinced  ? — Acts  i.  14. 

Why  did  not  Jesus  go  with  them  ? — 6-9. 

Why  did  He  go  in  secret  ? 

Where  did  He  appear? — Verse  14. 

What  different  expectations  had  the  people  of  Him? — Jno.  viii. 
12,  13,  20,  25,  27,  30-32,  40,  41. 


Bible  Questions.  35 

How  is  one  to  come  to  a  clear  understanding  of  the  truth  of  God  ? 
— Verse  17.     Compare  y«t;.  xiv.  15-17,  20,  21;  Job  xxviii.  28. 

Had  some  of  the  Saviour's  hearers  clear  intellectual  knowledge  ? — 
41,  42.     Compare  Ps.  cxxxii,  11 ;  Jci-.  xxiii.  5. 

What  is  the  effect  of  disobedience  to  known  duty  ? 

Why  then  were  they  not  convinced  ? 

What  gracious  offer  did  Jesus  make  to  all? — Verses  37,  39. 

W' ho  are  the  thirsty,  and  what  only  have  they  to  do  to  be  satisfied  ? 
— Is.  Iv.  i;  Rev.  xxii.  17;  Jno.  iv.  14. 

By  what  ceremony  were  our  vSaviour's  words  suggested  ? 

What  additional  promise  does  He  give  to  those  who  come  ? — 
V'erse  38. 

Of  what  was  the  water  symbolical? — Verse  39.  Jno.  xvi.  7;  Is. 
xliv. ;  Iviii.  2;  Acts  ii.  17, 

How  is  the  Holy  Spirit  like  water? — Ezek.  xxxvi,  25-27. 

Had  the  Holy  Spirit  no  influence  over  men  in  Old  Testament 
times  ? 

Where  was  His  work  more  fully  manifested  ? — Acts  ii. 

What  is  His  work  in  the  heart  ? 

How  was  the  Saviour's  gracious  offer  received? — 40-42. 

What  is  said  in  Verse  43  ? — Compare  Luke  ii.  34. 

What  remonstrance  did  Nicodemus  make  ? 

Was  there  any  action  taken  ? 

When  did  Jesus  go  ? 


36  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  SEVENTEENTH. 

THE  FEAST  OF  TABERNACLES. 

John  viii. 

What  new  attempt  did  the  enemies  of  Jesus  make  to  entrap  Him  ? 

Where  does  the  chapter  open  ? 

What  does  Jesus  declare  Himself  to  be? — Verse  12. 

By  what  may  the  idea  have  been  suggested  ? — (See  ceremonies  at 
the  feast.) 

Of  what  three  things  is  darkness  a  symbol  in  the  Word  of  God  ? — 
Rom.  i.  21;  xiii.  12;  Matt.  xxv.  30, 

How  are  converted  sinners  described? — 2  Cor.  iv.  6;  i  Pet.  ii.  g; 
I  Jno.  ii.  8. 

What  is  said  of  evil  doers? — Jno.  i.  4,  5. 

Who  is  the  prince  of  darkness  ? 

How  are  we  to  keep  in  the  light? — i  Jno.  ii.  11;  viii.  12. 

What  solemn  alternative  did  Jesus  set  before  these  hearers? — 
21-24. 

On  what  did  they  found  all  their  right  ? — Verse  33. 

Read  and  apply  the  rest  of  the  chapter. 


Bible  Questions.  2i1 


LESSON  EIGHTEENTH. 

THE  HEALING  OF  THE  MAN  BORN  BLIND. 
John  ix.  1-4. 

How  many  miracles  of  healing  the  blind  by  our  Lord  ? — Compare 
Is.  xxix.  18;  XXXV.  5. 

Place  and  scene  of  this  miracle? — Jno.  viii.  59;  ix.  i. 

What  were  the  aggravations  of  his  case  ? 

As  he  sat  at  the  temple  gate  what  question  was  asked  by  the  dis- 
ciples of  Jesus  ?  —Verse  2. 

What  was  the  popular  belief  among  the  Jews  as  to  all  suffering  ? 

When  did  our  Lord  elsewhere  condemn  this  idea? — Luke-:d\\.  1-5. 

What  does  Jesus  here  say? — Verse  3.     Compare  Heb.  xii.  5-1 1. 

What  is  said  of  our  Lord's  peril  in /no.  viii.  59  ? 

Why  does  our  Lord  linger? — 4,  5.     Compare  Eccles.  ix.  10. 

What  means  did  our  Saviour  use  in  this  case  ? 

Had  these  means  any  efficacy  in  themselves  to  restore  his  sight  ? 

How  did  the  man  show  his  faith  ? — Verse  7, 

Did  the  case  attract  much  attention  ? 


^S  Bible  Questio?is. 


What  do  the  Pharisees  notice  most  in  His  story  ? 

How  does  Jesus  justify  such  Sabbath  work? — Matt.  xii.  12. 

What  questions  did  they  raise  ? 

What  witnesses  did  they  bring? 

What  open  straightforward  story  was  told  by  the  man  ? 

What  testimony  did  the  man  bear  to  the  power  of  Christ  ? — Verses 
17.  25,  30-33- 

What  worldly  persecution  did  this  confession  bring,  and  what  did 
it  involve  ?—y;/(7.  xv.  20,  21, 

What  great  blessings  to  the  man  and  glory  to  God  did  this  great 
miracle  bring  about  ? 

How  did  Jesus  come  to  him  in  his  trouble  again  ? — 35-38. 

What  deeper  blindness  is  there  in  every  unrenewed  sinner? 

How  does  it  manifest  itself? — Ps.  cxv.  5;  Jcr.  v.  21;  Eccles.  xii. 
2;  J  no.  xii.  40;  Rom.  xi.  8. 

What  does  Jesus  say  of  these  blind  Pharisees  ?— Verse  41.  Rom. 
iii.  17. 

What  are  the  means  used  by  God  to  restore  the  blind  sinner  ? 

Who  are  typified  by  these  fault-finding  Pharisees  ? 

Is  there  a  tendency  in  such  to  speculate  upon  the  spiritual  exer- 
cises of  others  ? 

What  do  we  learn  from  Verse  25  as  to  the  simple  and  direct  evi- 
dence of  our  experience  ? — 2  Cor.  V.  17;   2   Tim.'\.  12. 

What  great  change  does  the  Spirit  of  (Jod  make  in  the  blind 
sinner?— CW.  i.  12,  13;  i  Pet.  ii.  o. 


BIBLE  LESSON  FOR  MARCH  13. 


THE  DEVIL  OR  SATAN. 

What  do   we  know  of    the  origin  of  the  Devil  ? — 2  Fef.  ii.  4  ; 

Jtide  b.\   '>'.^>>''^^-'-^-  "vvlA'^ 

By  what  names  is  he  known? — i  Fef.  v.  8  ;  Matt.  xii.  24  ;  i^^w. 
XX.  2  ;  Matt.  xiii.  39  ;  Mark\^.  3  ;  y;zc,  xii.  31  ;  Eph.  ii.  2  ;  Col. 
i.  13.  :•-  ■:   -■.'. 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  "Satan"?  ''^-  *•'-"'•" 

What  is  his  character  as  revealed  to  us  in  the  Bible  ? — Jno.  viii. 
44;  2  C(cr.  xi.  14;  j£)>//.  ii.  2;  i  Jno.   iii.  g-12. 

Do  we  know  what  sin  caused  his  fall  and  condemnation? — i 
Tim.  iii.  6.    1-3  ^^'^  ii^^k^- 

What  form  is  he  capable  of  taking  in  his  approaches  to  us,  and 
what  are  we  to  understand  by  this  ? — 2  Cor.  xi.  4..,  -^.A  ^  \  •■'- 

Is  Satan  said  to  be  at  the  head  of  a  regularly  organized  spiritual 
kingdom  ? — Eph.  vi.  10-17  ;  Matt,  xxv,  41;  Matt.  xii.  24-26  ;  Rom. 
viii.   3S  ;   Col.  ii.    15  ;  Jno.  xii.  31. 

In  what  way  did  Satan  lead  our  first  parents  into  sin  ? 

ist.   By  undermining  their  confidence  in  God. — Gen.  iii.  1-7. 


Bible  Questions. 


2d.    By  putting  into  their  minds  ambition  and   pride  to  be  "As 
Gods." 

3d.   By  open  disobedience  to  God's  command. 

What  was  the  consequence  to  the  race? — Rom.  v.  17-21.  ' 

What  is  revealed  as  to  his  povver  over  us? — 2  Tim.  ii.  26;  2  Cor. 
xi.  3;  2  Cor.  iv.  4;  Matt.  xiii.  19,  39. 

Are  our  natural  sinful  inclinations  in  sympathy  with  his  devices  ? 

W^hat  instances  have  we  of  his  povver  over  the  hearts  of  men  ? — 
Acts  V.   3  ;  Liikc  xxii.  3  ;  Luke  viii.  12. 

What  instances  have  we  of  his  povver  over  the  bodies  of  men? 
Job  i.  9-11  ;  ii.  45. 

Demoniacal  Possessions. — ?  Cor.  xii    7. 

Who   are  the   "Children   of  the  Devil,"    and  why  are   they  so 
called?— /«<?.  viii.  44  ;  ^^./jxiii.  10;  ijno.  iii.  S-io. 

When   Christ  came  how  was  the   power  of    the  Devil   openly 
manifested  ll^  Jijy^/uAl^Ay<^^C^<A^    Y^,yU^i  <  ^i-*  -  '<■  n^^ 

How  did  Jesus  show  his  complete  power  over  the  Devil? — Mark 
i.  12-13  ;  /-"/^v  xxii.  31  ;   \  Jno.  iii.  8  ;  Heb.  ii.  14.  /./';  -;  Q,^, 

How  are  we  to   be  delivered  from   such   a  dreadful  enemy  ?- 
Eph.  vi.  11-17  ;  James  iv.  7. 


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BIBLE  QUESTIONS 


Life  of  Our  Lord 


1892-93. 


BIBLE   QUESTIONS. 


LESSON    I. 


FINAL  DEPARTURE  OF  JESUS    FROM    GALILEE.— Zz^/y' 

ix.    51-62. 


On  what  journey  was  Jesus  about  to  go  ? — Matt.  xix.  i  ;  Mark 
X.  I  ;  Ltike  xiii.  22. 

How  long  had  he  been  in  Galilee  ? — 18  months. 

How  long  before  his  death  ? 

What  is  said? — vs.  51  ;   Compare  Acts  xx.  22-24. 

What  assurance  sustained  Him? — Is.  liii.  10;  Heb.  xii.  I,  2; 
Heb.  ii.  10-13. 

What  route  did  he  take? — vs.  52  ;   Comp.  Jno.  iv.  4. 

Other  visit  to  Samaria  and  its  results  ? — Jno.  iv. 

Who  did  he  send  before  him  and  for  what  purpose  ? 

Theii  reception  and  for  what  reason  were  they  so  received? — 
vs.  53. 


Bible  Questions. 


Spirit  of  the  disciples? — vs.  54. 

What  had  they  in  mind  and  why  recalled  to  them  at  this  time  ? — 
2  Kings  i.  II,  12  ;  Luke  ix.  30. 

Rebuke  of  the  Saviour? — vs.  55,  56. 

I  )id  he  ever  use  his  omnipotence  for  his  own  personal  comfort  or 
revenge  ? 

How  did  he  show  his  forgiving  love  shortly  after  to  a  Samari- 
tan?— Luke  yi\\\.  11-16;   Coiup.  Acts  y\\\.  5-25. 

What  three  types  of  persons  described  in  the  last  verses  of  the 
chapter? — 57-62. 

1st,   The  thoughtless  and  self-confident  disciple  ? — vs.  57. 

Had  he  considered  what  was  involved  in  following  the  Lord 
Jesus? — Luke  \yi.  23;   Compare  Luke  yX\\.  33,  34. 

Meaning  of  our  Lord's  reply  ?-z'J'.  58, 

2d.   The  weak  and  hesitating  disciple? — vs.  59,  60. 

Had  he  a  special  call? 

How  does  our  Lord  dispose  of  his  plausible  excuse? — 60. 

Our  Lord  was  about  to  leave  Galilee  ;  to  delay  was  to  lose  the 
opportunity  of  following  him  ? 

3d.   The  half-hearted  disciple? — vs.  61,  62. 

How  does  the  Saviour  expose  his  indecision? — Gen.  xix.  22-26  ; 
Luke  xiv.  26  ;  xvii.  31,  32  ;  Fhil.  iii.  13. 

Crisis  in  the  life  of  every  one? 

Exhortation? — Heb.  x.  35-39. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON    II 


SENDING  OUT  OF  THE  SEVENTY.— Z?^/v  x.  i-6. 


How  is  our  Lord's  journey  in  Perea  described  ? — Matt.  xix.  7 
Mark  X.  I  ;  Luke  xiii.  22. 

Situation  at  Perea  and  its  characteristics  ? 

What  preparations  did  Jesus  make  and  for  what  reason? — vs.  i, 
2  ;   Compare  Jno.  4,  35  ;   I  Cor.  iii.  9. 

What  preparations  had  been  made  for  his  work  in  Oalilee  ?' 

How  did  the  commission  of  the  seventy  differ  from  that  of  the 
twelve  ? 

How  were  they  sent  out? — vs.  3,  4. 

Where  were  they  to  deliver  their  message? — vs.  5. 

Meaning  of  vs.  6? 

Why  were  such  orders  given  as  in  vs.  7  and  8  ? 

Their  message  and  its  meaning? 

How  were  they  to  receive  the  rejection  of  the  message  and  oppo- 
sition? 


Bible  Questions. 


When  would  those  who  rejected  the  message  be  called  to 
account? 

Condemnation  of  those  who  rejected  these  divinely  appointed 
messengers  and  our  lesson  therefrom  ? 

What  is  said  of  the  return  of  "  the  seventy?" 

Why  did  they  rejoice? 

What  greater  cause  had  they  for  rejoicing? 

Might  some  have  power  to  work  miracles  and  preach  and  yet  not 
be  disciples? — Matt.  vii.  22,  23. 

"  Names  written  in  Heaven?" — Ex.  xxxii.  32  ;  Ps.  Ixix.  28  ;  Dan. 
xii.  I  ;  P]nl.  iv.  3  ;  Heb.  xii.  23  ;  Rev.  xiii.  8,  xx.  12,  xxi.  27. 

What  is  the  only  time  we  read  of  the  Saviour's  joy? — z>s.  21. 

Why  does  he  call  them  babes? 

Wliat  else  are  his  messengers  called  ? — 2  Cor.  iv.  7. 

What  are  the  great  qualifications  for  being  a  succeseful  messen- 
ger of  Salvation  to  others? 

Mark  the  solemn  retrospect  of  our  Saviour's  work  in  the  cities  of 
(iaiilee,  whose  "  day  of  visitation"  was  closed. — Luke  yi.  12-15. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON     III. 


OUR  LORD  GOES  TO    THE   FEAST  OF   TABERNACLES. 

~Jno.  7. 


What  called  our  Lord  to  Jerusalem  at  this  time  ? 

What  was  the  feast  of  Tabernacles  ? — Ex.  xxiii.  i6  ;  Lev.  xxviii. 
42,  43  ;  A^um.    xxix.  12-34  I  Dent.  xv. 

Account  of  its  celebration  in  the  time  of  Nehemiah  ? — Neh.  viii. 
14-16. 

What  two  remarkable  ceremonies  were  added  in  later  times  ? — 
(See  Smith's  Diet,  of  Bible) — referred  to  in  J  no.  viii.  12  ;  Jno.  viii. 

37- 

What  is  said  m.  Jno.  vii.  2-18  ? 

Feelings  and  motives  of  these  relatives  of  our  Lord  ? 

Have  we  reason  to  think  that  they  were  ever  convinced  ? — Acts 
i.  14. 

Why  did  not  Jesus  go  with  them  ? 

Hatred  of  the  world  to  Him? — vs.  7  ;  How  did  He  "testify  against 
the  evil  in  the  world  ?" — Cof?ipare  Jno.  xv.  19  ;  Luke  vi.  26. 


Bible  Questions. 


Are  disciples  to  expect  the  same  hatred  ? — Jtio.  xvii.  14,  16,  42-49. 

Expectation  of  the  people  ?     Different  motives  ? 

Different  opinions?— /«t^  vii.  12,  13,  20,  25,  27,  30,  31,  32,  40, 
41. 

When  did  [esus  appear  at  the  feast,  and  what  was  the  impres- 
sion ? — 7's.  14,    15. 

How  is  one  to  come  to  a  clear  understanding"  of  the  truth  of 
('.(h1? — vs.  17,    Compare  Juo.  xiv.  15-17,   20.  21  ;  Job.  xxviii.  28. 

Had  some  of  the  Saviour's  hearers  clear,  intellectual  knowl- 
edge?— 7'j-.  41,  42  ;   Compare  Ps.  cxxxii.  11  ;  Jer.  xxiii.  5. 

What  is  tlie  effect  of  disobedience  to  known  duty  ? 

Why  then  were  they  not  convinced  ? 

What  gracious  offer  did  Jesus  make  to  all  ? — vs.  37-39. 

Who  are  the  thirsty  ?  and  what  only  have  they  to  do  to  be  satis- 
tied  ? —  Is.  Iv.  I  ;  Rev.  xxii.  17  ;  Jiio.  iv.   14. 

I!y  what  ceremony  was  our  Saviour's  words  suggested? — By  the 
pouring  out  of  the  water  on  the  altar. 

What  additional  promise  does  he  give  to  those  who  come  to  him  ? 
—vs.  38. 

Of  what  was  the  water  symbolical  ? — 7'^-.  39;  Compare  Jiw.  xvi.  7  ; 
/*-.  xliv.  3,  4  ;   /s.  Iviii.  11  ;  Aefs  ii.  17. 

How  is  the  Holy  Spirit  like  water? — Ezek.  xlvii.  1-9. 

Had  the  Holy  Spirit  no  inlluence  over  men  in  the  Old  Testament 
times? 

When  was  his  work  more  fullv  manifested  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


What  is  his  work  in  the  heart  ? — Jno.  xvi.  7-14. 
How  are  we  to  secure  his  indwelling  within  us? — i  Jno.  iii.  24  ; 
Eph.  iv.  30,  31. 

How  was  the  gracious  offer  of  the  Saviour  received  ? — vs.  40-42. 

What  is  said  in  vs.  43  ? — Compare  Luke  ii.  34. 

Remonstrance  of  Nicodemus  ? — vs.  50. 

Was  there  any  action  taken  against  Jesus? — 53. 

Where  did  Jesus  go  ? — J^io.  viii.  i  ;   Compare  Luke  xxii.  39. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON    IV. 


JKSUS  AT  THE  FEAST  OF  TABERNACLES.— >//«  viii. 

What  new  attempt  was  made  to  entrap  Jesus  ? 

Where  does  this  chapter  open  ? 

What  does  Jesus  declare  himself  to  be? — vs.  12. 

\\\  what  may  the  idea  have  been  suggested  ? — See  ceremonies 
at  the  Feast  of   Tabernacles.  —  Compare  Jno.  i.  4,  g,  5. 

What  does  darkness  represent  in  the  Bible? — 

1st.    Ignorance. — Rom.  i.  21  ;  EpJi.  iv.  iS  ;   i  Jno.  ii.  ii. 

2d.   Sin. — Rom.  xiii.  12  ;  Eph.  v.  11. 

3d.   Misery  and  woe. — Afatt.  xxv.  30. 

What  had  been  promised  to  this  dark  world  ? —  Is.  Ix.  1-3  ;  Mai. 
iv.  2. 

How  are  converted  sinners  described  "l — 2  Cor.  iv.  6  ;  i  Pet.  ii.  9  ; 
I  /no.  ii.  8. 

What  is  said  of  evil  doers? — Jno.  i.  4. 

Who  is  the  Trince  of  darkness  ? 

How  are  we  to  keep  in  the  light? — /no.  viii.  12;  Compare  Jno. 
xii.  35-4^)- 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON    V. 


A    LAWYER    INSTRUCTED— PARABLE    OF    THE    GOOD 
SAMARITAN.— Z«/fv  x.  25-37. 


Question  of  the  lawyer  ? 

It  is  a  question  often  asked — In  what  spirit  was  it  here  asked? 
How  different  from  the  young'  man? — Matt.  xix.  16;   How  differ- 
ent from  the  jailor? — Acts  xvi.  30,  31. 
To  what  does  Christ  refer  this  lawyer  ? 
Had  he  competent  knowledge  ? 
Was  he  able  to  meet  the  requirement  ? 

Then  why  did  our  Lord  put  this  test? — Compare  i  Cor.  xiii.  1,2. 
Was  he  conscious  of  his  shortcomings  ? 
How  did  he  attempt  to  justify  himself  ? 
Who  did  the  man  deem  his  neighbor  ? 
Scene  of  the  parable  ? 

Distance  and  character  of  the  road  from  Jerusalem  to  Jericho  ? 
Who  was  the  poor  sufferer  ? 
Who  were  the  priests  and  Levites  ? 


12  Bible  Questions. 

How  are  the  lowest  claims  of  humanity  urged  in  the  law  which 
they  taught  ? — Kx.  xxiii.  5  ;  Dent.  xxii.  4  ;   Compare  Is.  Iviii.  7. 

Under  what  obligations  were  the  priests  and  Levites  to  this  poor 
man  ? 

Why  did  they  turn  away  from  him  ? 

What  description  of  our  Saviour's  applies  to  them? — Matt.  ix.  13; 
xxiii.  23;   Is.  Ixvi.   10-12. 

Who  were  the  Samaritans? — 2  Kings  xvii.  24-41. 

What,  in  the  circumstances  of  the  case,  magnified  the  compassion 
of  the  Samaritan  to  the  sufferer? 

What  great  principle  ruled  his  actions? 

What  noticeable  instances  of  gratitude  and  love  to  our  Lord  from 
among  the  Samaritans  ? 

What  question  was  answered  by  the  parable  ?  and  what  great 
lesson  was  it  designed  to  teach  ? 

How  is  the  compassion  of  our  Saviour  to  perishing  sinners  illus- 
trated here? — Ezek.  xvi.  6;  Rom.  v.  8  ;   \  Jno.  iii.  16. 

How  are  we  to  obtain  and  keep  alive  love  to  God  in  our  hearts? 
—  I  /;/('.  iii.  I  ;  Eph.  ii.  4-6;   \  Jno.  iv.  19. 

What  commandment  accompanies  the  command,  Thou  shalt 
love  the  Lord  thy  (lod,  &c. — Compare  i  Jno.  iv.  7-21. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON     VI 


HEALING  OF  THE  MAN  BORN  BLIND.— /m^.  ix.    1-41. 


How  many  miracles  of  healing  the  blind  by  our  Lord? — Compare 
Is.  xxix.  18,  XXXV,  5. 

Place  and  scene  of  this  miracle? — Jno.  viii.  59  ;  ix.  i. 

Aggravations  of  this  case? — J)io.  ix.  I,  8. 

Custom  of  poor  blind  sufferers  to  frequent  the  temple  gate  ? 

(^)uestion  asked  by  the  disciples  ? — vs.  2. 

What  conclusion  seems  to  be  natural  as  to  the  connection  of 
suffering  with  sin  ? 

Example  in  the  judgment  of  the  friends  of  Job. — Job  iv.   1-9. 

How  was  this  reasoning  upon  the  calamities  of  others  refuted  by 
our  Saviour,  and  on  what  ground? — Luke  xiii.  1-5. 

Does  our  Lord  deny  the  sins  of  the  man  or  his  parents  abso- 
lutely ? 

What  broad  reason  does  he  give  for  the  affliction? — vs.  3  ;  Com- 
pare Jno.  xi.  4. 


,^  Bible  Questions. 

What  good  did  it  in  the  end  bring  to  the  man  himself,  besides 
his  restoration  to  sight  ? 

What  does  our  Lord  say  of  his  own  definite  work  ? — vs.  4,  5. 

His  example  to  us  1—Eccl.  ix.  10  ;  Eph.  v.  11,  13-16. 

How  did  this  affliction    "glorify  God?" 

What  was  the  motive  of  those  who  questioned  the  fact  of  the 
man's  restoration  ? 

Mark  the  simple  straightforwardness  of  the  story. — vs.  11-26. 

What  fact  overpowered  every  other  with  the  man  healed  ? — vs. 

15,  25. 

How  does  he  show  his  loyalty  to  his  healer  and  his  patience  in 
suffering  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  they  cast  him  out?" — Compare  Is.  Ixvi.  5  ; 
J  no.  XV.  20,  21. 

What  prayer  might  have  been  his  ? — Ps.  Ixix.  6,  7. 

What  was  the  reward  of  such  fidelity? 

Mow  did  Jesus  bring  this  man  to  saving  faith? — vs.  35-39. 

What  is  the  force  and  meaning  of  vs.  39  ? 

What  is  the  state  of  all  men  by  nature  ? 

To  what  are  they  blind  ? — Ps.  cxv.  5  ;  Jer.  v.  21  ;  Reel.  xii.  2  ; 
fno.  xii.  40  ;  Rom.  xi.  8. 

What  does  Jesus  say  of  these  Pharisees? — vs.  41  ;  Coiiipare  Rev. 
iii.  17;  Ron.  ii.  19;  Is.  v.  1\\  Jno.    xv.  22-24. 

What  are  the  means  by  which  God  restores  the  blind  sinner  ? — 
Ps.  xix.  and  Ps.  cxlvi.  8. 


Bible  Questions. 


Who  are  typified  by  these  faultfinding  Pharisees  ? 

Is  there  a  tendency  in  such  to  speculation  upon  the  spiritual 
exercises  of  others? 

What  do  we  learn  from  verse  25,  as  to  the  simple  and  direct  evi- 
dence of  our  own  experience? — 2  Cor.  v.  17;  2   Tim.  i.  12. 

What  great  change  does  the  spirit  of  God  make  in  the  blind 
sinner? — Col.  i.  12,  13;   i  Pet.  ii.  g, 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON    VII. 


THE  GOOD  SliEniERl).— /;/^.  x.  i-2] 


Of  what  discourse  is  this  a  continuation? 

Was  this  figure  used  in  the  parable,  familiar  to  the  Jewish  ear? — 
Jcr.  xxiii;  Kzek.  xxxiv. 

Habits  and  ways  of  the  shepherds  of  Palestine? 

Who  is  represented  by  the  shepherd? 

The  sheepfold  ? 

How  are  false  guides  and  teachers  represented  ? 

How  is  the  entrance  to  be  obtained  into  the  fold  ? 

At  whose  call  do  they  come  who  enter  ? 

How  does  Jesus  represent  himself? 

What  knowledge  has  he  of  every  one  of  his  sheep? 

1st.  He  knows  them. — 2  Tim.  ii.  19;  Ps.  cxxxix.  1-3;  A'ehem. 
i.  7- 

2d.  He  calls  them  by  name. — Is.  xliii.  i;  /V///.  iv.  3;  I\ev.  iii.  5; 
xxi.  27. 

3d.    He  leads  his  sheep. — J^s.  xxiii. 


Bible  Questions. 


4th.  Wherever  they  have  to  go,  he  goes  before. — i  Pet.  ii.  21;  i 
J  no.  ii.  6. 

5th.  He  finds  his  sheep,  provides  for  all  their  wants. — Phil.  iv. 
19;  Jno.  vi.  6. 

6th.  He  protects  his  sheep. — Ps.  cxxi.  7,  8;  Luke  y^yXx.  21,  22; 
Roui.  viii.  35-39. 

7th.  He  seeks  the  wandering  sheep. — Ps.  xxiii.  3;  Ps.  cxix.  176; 
Luke  xix.  10;   i  Pet.  ii.  25. 

8th.  He  lays  down  his  life  for  his  sheep. — vs.  28;  Zech.  xiii.  6,  7; 
Matt.  xxvi.  53;  Luke  xxiii.  46;  Jno.  xv.  13. 

9th.   He  takes  it  again. — Heb.  ii.  14;  xiii.  20. 

Why  did  he  lay  it  down? — Jno.  x.  10,  28;  Ls.  liii.  6. 

Why  was  his  death  necessary  to  our  salvation. — Rodi.  vi.  23;  Is. 
liii.  6;   i  Pet.  ii.  24;  LLeh.  ix.  28. 

Was  it  a  voluntary  act  upon  his  part? — vs.  18. 

What  does  the  good  shepherd  give  his  sheep  at  last? — vs.  28. 

What  great  promise  of  security? — 28-59;  Y'^^-  xvii.  12;  xviii.  9. 

What  mysterious  fact  in  the  relation  of  the  Father  to  the  Son  in 
vs.  17? — Compare  ALatt.  iii.  17;  Ls.  liii.  12;  Phil.  ii.  9. 


1 8  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON    VIII. 


THE   HOME  AT  BETHANY.— Z«y^^  x.  38. 


Situation  of  Bethany  and  distance  from  Jerusalem? 

How  is  Bethany  designated? — J  ho.  xi.  i. 

What  brought  Jesus  at  this  time  to  Jerusalem?—/;/^,  x.  20. 

In  what  month  was  the  Feast  of  the  Dedication  and  for  what 
commemoration  ? 

Where  did  our  Saviour  stop  on  the  way  to  Jerusalem  ? — Luke  x. 
38;   Compare  Matt.  xxi.  17;  Mark  yCx.  11,  19;  Luke  y.yi\.  37. 

Of  whom  did  the  family  at  Bethany  consist  ? 

Their  feeling  to  Jesus  ?^/«^.  xi.  5. 

What  may  we  gather  as  to  their  worldly  circumstances? 

Character  of  the  two  sisters  ? 

Position  of  Mary  in  vs.  39,  and  what  did  it  indicate?— Cc;;;//rz;r 
Acts  xxii.  3. 

What  is  meant  by  heard  his  words? 

Character  of  Martha? 

Was  she  to  be  blamed  for  energy  and  activity  in  household 
duties? 


Bible  Questions.  19 


What  then  is  the  point  of  our  Saviour's  kindly  rebuke  ? 

From  what  does  a  spirit  of  worry  and  fretfulness  often  proceed  ? 

What  is  the  Saviour's  antidote  for  it? — Matt.  vi.  25-34  ;  i  Pet. 
V.  7  ;  Heb.  xiii.  5,  6. 

"  One  thing  needful?" — Ps.  xxvit.  4  ;  Eccl.  xii.  13  ;  Luke  xviii, 
22  ;  Mark  viii.  36  ;   i  Cor.  xiii.  3. 

Jesus  goes  to  the  Feast  of  the  Dedication.     What  was  it  ? 

What  question  did  the  Jews  put  to  him  ? — Jno.  x.  24. 

To  what  did  he  refer  as  proof  that  he  was  the  Messiah  ? 

Why  did  these  words  not  convince  them  ? — -Jno.  x.  26  ;  Compare 
viii.  47  ;  I  Jno.  iv.  6. 

What  plain  statement  did  he  make  in  vs.  30? — Compare  Jno.  xvii. 
II,  22. 

What  was  its  effect? — vs.  31. 

What  most  exasperated  the  enemies  of  Christ,  and  for  what  did 
they  eventually  put  him  to  death  ? — vs.  33  ;   Compare  Jno.  v.  18, 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON     IX 


THE   RAISING  OF   LAZARUS.— /t^//«  xi. 


Trouble  in  the  home  at  Bethany  ? — Compare  Heb.  xii.  6  ;  liev. 
iii.  19. 

Where  was  Jesus  at  this  time  1—Jno.  x.  40. 

What  simple  message  did  he  receive  from  the  family  at  Bethany  ? 
—vs.  3. 

Answer  of  the  Saviour  ? — vs.  4. 

How  was  it  for  "  the  glory  of  God?" — vs.  40;  Compare  ix.  3. 

The  Saviour's  delay  ? 

Fears  of  the  disciples? 

Scene  meanwhile  in  the  home  ? 

Were  there  no  sympathizing  friends? — vs.  19. 

Trial  of  the  Saviour's  delay  to  the  sisters? — Ps.  Ixxvii.  1-9. 

Plain  statement  of  the  omnipresent  God?— r.r.  14. 

What  did  he  call  death  ?—Z><?z//.  xxxi.  16;  Acts  vii.  60;  i  Cor. 
XV.  18,  51. 

What  is  meant  by  "  Jesus  is  the  resurrection  and  the  life?"— e^.r. 
25  ;  J  no.  vi.  40,  44  ;  ftio.  xiv.  6  ;  Rom.   iv.  17. 


Bible  Questions. 


Benefit  to  those  who  believe  in  him? — Rom.  iv.  17  ;  i  Thess.  iv. 
13-18  ;  Jno.  iv.  14. 

What  test  did  our  Saviour  put  to  Martha? 

Her  full  and  hearty  confession? — Compare  Matt.  xvi.  16. 

What  did  it  embrace? 

Who  did  she  call  to  see  the  Master? 

Did  Mary  probably  know  of  the  Saviour's  arrival  ? 

Why  did  Martha  tell  her  secretly  ? 

What  was  the  burden  of  her  greeting? — vs.  32. 

What  was  the  effect  of  the  scene  upon  Jesus? — 33-35. 

Why  did  he  groan  within  himself? 

Mark  the  natural  vacillating  of  faith? — vs.  39  ;   Compare  vs.  40. 

The  Saviour's  prayer  and  why  was  it  offered  ? 

Were  most  of  his  miracles  done  by  his  own  authority? — Matt. 
viii.  3  ;  Mark  v.  41  ;  ix.  25  ;  Luke  vii.  14. 

Effect  of  the  Saviour's  call? — 43,  44  ;  Compare  Jno.  v.  25  ;  i  Cor. 
XV.  52. 

How  are  our  Lord's  humanity  and  divinity  shown  in  this  inci- 
dent? 

What  was  the  effect  of  this  miracle  upon  those  whose  saw  it  ? — vs. 

45,  46,  47-49- 

Have  miracles  any  power  to  convince  and  convert  the  soul  ? — 
L^^ke  xvi.  31. 

What  was  the  professed  fear  of  the  rulers? — vs.  47,  49. 

What  lay  at  the  bottom  of  their  enmity  and   hatred  of  his  doc- 


trine? 


2  2  Bible  Questions. 


What  is  said  of  Caiaphas? 

Who  was  he? 

What  short  and  decisive  plan  does  he  propose  to  get  rid  of 
Jesus? 

What  comment  does  John  make  on  the  unconscious  prophecy  of 
Caiaphas  ? 

What  wider  and  most  precious  application  does  John  make  of  the 
prophecy  of  this  wicked  man  ? 

What  other  instances  have  we  of  wicked  men  being  used  to  de- 
liver important  prophecy  ? 

Was  the  plan  of  Caiaphas  approved  ? 

Where  did  Jesus  go? 

What  loving  and  grateful  memorial  did  Mary  bring  months  after 
to  her  beloved  Lord  V — Jno.  xii.  1-3. 

Was  it  noted  and  remembered  of  herV — Jno.  xi.  2. 


Bible  Questions.  23 


LESSON    X. 


THE    GREAT    SUPPER.— Zw/&^  xiv. 


To  whose  house  was  our  Lord  invited  ? 

Was  the  feast  probably  a  costly  and  ceremonious  one  ? — vs.  12. 

Were  most  of  the  company  friendly  to  Christ  ? 

Expression  of  one  who  was  doubtless  in  sympathy  with  Christ. — 
vs.  15. 

What  use  did  our  Lord  make  of  the  circumstances,  and  what  truth 
did  he  design  to  teach  ? 

What  important  and  instructive  parable  follows  ? 

What  is  represented  by  the  great  feast  ? 

Who  spreads  it  and  gives  the  invitation  ? — Is.  xxv.  6,  7. 

Words  of  the  invitation? — vs.  17;  Prov.  ix.  1-5;  Is.  Iv.  1-2; 
Song  of  Solomon.,  v,  I. 

What  things  were  ready  ? — Gal.  iv.  1-4. 

How  was  the  invitation  received  ? 

Excuse  of  the  first?     Of  the  second? — vs.  18. 

Who  do  they  represent? — luke  viii.  14;  Dan.  iv.  30. 


24  Bible  Questions. 


Was  there  any  real  sin  in  the  occupations  and  plans  of  any  of 
those  who  refused  to  come  ? 

Mow  does  our  Lord  elsewhere  teach  the  paramount  importance  of 
obeying  His  call? — 7>s.  33;  Phil.  iii.  7,  8. 

What  commentary  does  Paul  supply  on  vs.  20? — i  Co}\  vii.  29- 

31. 

What  was  the  second  invitation — to  whom  limited  ? — Luke  vi.  24, 
25;  Jiev.  iii.  17. 

W^hat  last  order  did  the  servants  receive  ? 

Who  are  those  in  the  highways  and  the  hedges? — Compare  Eph. 
ii.  12. 

Meaning  of  compel  them  to  come  in  ? — Ps.  ex.  3. 

Are  we  to  infer  that  they  were  unwilling  or  felt  themselves  un- 
worthy ? 

Compare  this  parable  with  the  marriage  of  the  king's  son. 


Bible  Questions. 

25 

LESSON    XI. 

PARABLES  OF  THE  FIFTEENTH    CHAPTER  OF 

LUKE. 

How  are  these  parables  introduced  ? 

When  were  they  spoken  ? 

Who  at  this  time  seem  to  have  been  most 

drawn  to  h 

is  teach- 

ing? — vs.  I. 

Who  were  the  Publicans  ? 

What    noted    Publican    was    brought    openly 

to  Christ 

and  his 

household  ? 

What  Apostle  was  of  this  class  ? 

What  explanation   did   our    Saviour  give  of 

his  actions 

1—Luke 

XV.  2;  Matt.  ix.  12,  13. 

How  did  it  differ  from  the  conduct  of    the 

Scribes  and  Phari- 

sees? 

What   are   the   relations  of   the  parables  of  this  chapter  to  one 

another  ? 

In  what  relation  is  the  Saviour  presented  to  the  sinner  in 

the  first 

two? 

2  6  Bible  Questions. 


How  is  the  sinner  represented  in  the  last  parable? 

Does  Jesus  always  make  the  first  approach  to  the  sinner? 

How  is  the  helplessness  of  the  sinner  shown  by  the  lost  piece  of 
money  ? 

How  is  his  folly  shown  in  the  lost  sheep  ? 

Who  are  represented  by  the  ninety-and-niqe  ? 

Who  seeks  and  saves  the  lost  ? — Ltike  xix.  lo. 

Has  the  sheep  any  power  to  find  his  way  back? 

What  more  does  the  Shepherd  do? — Is.  liii.  6;  Is.  cxix.  176;  i 
Pet.  ii.  25. 

Who  are  called  on  to  rejoice  ? 

Who  rejoices?      Where  is  the  joy? — Heb.\  .  14. 


Bible  Questions.  27 


LESSON  XII. 


THE  PRODIGAL  '^O^.—Utke  xv. 


What  is  the  leading  design  of  this  parable  ? 

Did  the  son  demand  his  share  of  the  goods  as  a  right  or  favor  ? 

What  spirit  induced  him  to  make  such  a  demand  ? 

How  does  this  illustrate  an  impenitent  sinner's  attitude  to  God  ? 
—Job  xxi.  14,  15. 

How  did  his  folly  show  itself  when  left  to  himself  ? — Prov.  xxix. 
3  ;  X.  1-3. 

How  are  his  wants   and  wretchedness  portrayed? — vs.    16,    17  ; 
Job  xxi.  17  ;  Jer.  ii.  13  ;  Jer.  xvii.  5  ;   vi.  13. 

Effect  of  his  sufferings? — Ps.  cxix.  67  ;  2  Chr.  xxxiii.  12,  13. 

His  reflections  and  resolves  ? 

What  are  the  four  parts  of  true  repentance  ? — Conviction,  Con- 
trition, Confession  and  Conversion. 

His  Confession  ? — vs.  xxi  ;   Compare  Ps.  li.  4. 

What  is  the  first  sign  of  a  true    penitent? — Hosea   xiv.    1,22; 
Sam.    xii.    i2,\Job.   ix.    20;  xxxi.,    33  ;  xxxiii.    27;  Ps.    xxxii.    5; 
Prov.  xxviii.  13  ;  Jer.  ii.  35  ;   1  Jno.  i.  9.  10. 


28  Bible  Questions. 


His  humility  ?     What  place  willing  to  take  ? 

Had  his  father's  heart  changed  toward  him  during  his  wander- 
ings?— Mai.  iii.  6, 

How  unqualified  was  the  forgiveness? — Compare  Is.  Ixi.  lo  ; 
Zech.  iii.  4. 

Significance  of  the  ring? — Eph.  i.  13,  14  ;  2  Co}-.  i.  22. 

Did  this  prevent  an  earnest  and  full  confession  on  the  part  of  the 
son  ? 

What  is  the  use  of  confessing  to  God  when  he  knows  all  ? — Ezek. 
xxxvi.  25-31. 

How  is  the  overflowing  of  the  joy  described? — Compare  i  Jno.  iii. 
14  ;  Afatt.  viii.  22  ;   i   71m.  v.  6  ;  Eph.  ii.  i. 

In  what  respect  is  this  latter  part  of  the  parable  applicable  to  the 
relation  of  Jews  and  Gentiles? — Acts  yi\\\.  45;  xiv.  ig  ;  xviii.  12  ; 
xxii.  25. 

Has  it  a  more  personal  application  ? 

What  spirit  does  it  condemn  ? 


Bible  Questions.  29 


LESSON    XIII 


PARABLE  OF  THE  PRUDENT  STEWARD.— Z/z/v  xvi.  1-13. 


To  whom  was  this  parable  given  ? 

What  lessons  of  encouragement  had  been  given  in  the  last  chapter 
to  publicans  and  sinners  ? 

What  duty  does  Jesus  now  wish  to  enforce  on  his  disciples — by 
the  diligence  and  forethought  of  worldly  men  ? 

What  was  the  office  of  a  steward  ? 

The  dilemma  and  perplexity  of  the  steward  ? — Mark  i. 

How  did  he  conciliate  his  master's  debtors  ?  And  for  what 
reason  ? 

Had  he  made  any  use  for  his  own  real  advantage  of  the  money 
gained  by  defrauding  his  master  .-' 

Who  is  meant  by  "  the  lord  "  in  vs.  8  ? 

For  what  does  the  lord  of  the  steward  commend  a  man  who  had 
formerly  cheated  him  ? — Only  for  prudent  and  skillful  management 
of  his  own  affairs  in  his  extremity. 

Who  are  the  "  children  of  this  world  ?" — vs.  8. 

Who  are  the  "  children  of  light?" — Jno.  xii.  36;  Luke  xx.  34;  i 
rhess.  V.  5;  £p/i.  V.  8. 


30  Bible  Questions. 

In  what  respect  does  our  Lord  compare  them  ? — Prudence  and 
dih'gence  in  the  use  of  what  they  receive — on  their  own  plane  of 
valuation. 

Of  what  are  the  "  cliildren  of  light"  stewards? — I  Cor.  iv.  I,  2; 
I  Pet.  iv.  ID,  II ;  Matt.  xxv.  14-24;  Lukexn.  42. 

Meaning  of  7v.  9? — Compare  Dan.  iv.  27;  Matt.  vi.  ig;  19,  21; 
f.ukc  xi.  41. 

What  is  meant  by  tlie  "mammon  of  unrighteousness?" — The 
world,  with  all  its  business  and  possessions? 

How  may  this  be  used  so  as  to  help  and  not  hinder  us  in  our  way 
to  heaven  ? 

What  use  are  we  to  make  of  God's  lesser  gifts,  as  money  and 
temporary  things  ? — z's.  10. 

How  can  we  make  these  things  permanent? — Eccl.  xi.  i;  I  Tim. 
vi.  18.  19. 

Can  any  money  be  said  to  really  belong  to  us  ? 

Will  the  charitable  use  of  money  ensure  eternal  life  ? 

What  then  is  meant  by  being  received,  by  those  we  benefit,  into 
everlasting  habitations  ? 

How  are  kindness  and  the  commonest  favors  done  to  others  in 
Christ's  name  regarded  by  him  ? — Afatt.  xxv.  40. 

How  is  singleness  of  purpose  enforced? — vs.  13;  Matt.  vi.  24. 

What  other  parables  have  we  upon  the  proper  use  of  money  and 
worldly  possessions  ? — Luke  xii.  15-21;  xvi.  1-9;  xvi.  19-31. 


Bible  Questions.  31 


LESSON    XIV. 


PARABLE    OF    THE    RICH    MAN    AND  LAZARUS.— Z«/^^ 
xvi.  ig-31. 


Of  what  scenes  is  the  parable  composed  ? — Picture  of  the  life 
of  the  rich  man? — Compare  vs.  73.  4-12. 

His  death  ?     His  burial  ? 

Picture  of  the  life  of  Lazarus  ? 

vSignificance  of  his  name  ? 

His  helpless  abandonment  by  his  friends  ? 

His  patient  suffering — ended  by  death? 

What  happened  at  once,  at  his  death  ? 

What  does  the  phrase  "into  Abraham's  bosom"  mean? — Fel- 
lowship, rest  and  blessedness. 

Contrast  in  the  situation  of  these  two  men  beyond  the  grave  ? 

What  unbelief  had  been  at  the  bottom  of  the  rich  man's  luxuri- 
ous living  and  selfishness  ? 

What  had  he  failed  to  do  with  his  money  ? — Luke  xvi.  9. 

Is  any  glaring  crime  recorded  of  him  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


What  then  was  the  failure  of  his  life  ? — Prov.  i.  29-32. 

What  did  his  indifference  to  the  suffering  Lazarus  indicate  ? 

By  what  figures  is  the  future  condition  of  the  lost  conveyed  to 
us? 

What  imploring  cry  was  sent  up  to  Abraham  ? 

Was  it  for  salvation  or  his  soul's  deliverance  ? — Compare  Prov. 
i.  24-28. 

Had  his  moral  condition  in  any  degree  changed  ? — Eccl.  ix.  10. 

What  made  relief  quite  impossible  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy  life  time 
rcceivedst  thy  good  things,"  &c.  ? — vs.  25. 

What  intercession  did  he  make  for  his  five  brethren  ? 

What  means  had  been  provided  for  teaching  them  all  the  way 
to  heaven  ? 

What  is  said  of  their  potency  ? 

What  do  we  learn  of  the  power  of  miraculous  means,  when  not 
prescribed  by  God  for  salvation  ? — vs.  31. 

What  was  the  effect  of  the  resurrection  of  our  Lord  himself 
upon  the  unbelieving  Jews  "l 


Bible  Questions.  2>?) 


LESSON     XV. 


PROGRESS    OF    CHRIST'S    KINGDOM.— Z«/&^  xvii.  20. 


Vs.  20.   In  what  spirit  was  the  question  asked  ? 

What  were  their  views  of  the  Kingdom  ? 

In  what  sense  was  the  Kingdom  of  God  among  them  or 
within  them? — vs.  21. 

1st,  The  presence  of  the  King  himself? 

2d.   The  Kingdom  of  God  within? — Rom.  xiv.  17. 

Why  did  they  not  acknowledge  'Wl—Jno.  iii.  5. 

What  is  meant  by  "  Cometh  not  with  observation  "  ? — vs.  20. 

The  longing  of  the  disciples? — vs.  22  ;  Compare  Matt.  ix.  15  ; 
Acts  i.  6,  7. 

In  what  more  definite  sense  will  the  Kingdom  of  God  come? 

How  will  he  come? — Matt.  xxv.  31;  2  Thess.  i.  7-10. 

What  events  will  precede  his  coming? 

In  what  sense  will  the  days  preceding  his  coming  be  as  the 
"  days  of  Noe  "  ? — Compare  2  Pet.  iii.  3-10. 


34  Bible  Questions, 


How  will  his  coming  be  like  lightning? — vs.  24, 

In  what  condition  of  mind  should  believers  be  in  ? 

What  will  be  the  condition  of  the  ungodly? — vs.  27;  2  Pet.  iii. 

4- 

Why  are  we  to  "  remember  Lot's  wife  "  ?      * 

When  does  the  day  of  the  Lord  practically  come  to  all  of  us? 

Exhortation  of  the  apostle? — 2  Pet.  iii.  11-15. 

What  is  said  of  the  divisions  on  that  day  ? — vs.  35,  36. 

Meaning  of  vs.  33  ? 


Bible  Questions.  35 


LESSON    XVI. 


THE  UNJUST  JUDGE.— Z«/(v  xviii. 


Design  of  this  parable  ? 

Character  of  the  judge  ? 

How  did  he  show  his  utter  recklessness  and  selfishness? 

His  actions  contrary  to  law? — Dent.  i.  16,  17,  18. 

Pitiful  situation  of  the  woman  ? 

What  provision  is  made  for  the  widow  under  the  Mosaic  law  ? — 
Dent.  xiv.  29;  x.  17,  iS. 

Contrast  to  the  oriental  custom  ? 

How  did  this  widow  obtain  her  request  ? 

What  motive  alone  prompted  the  judge  to  give  the  widow 
redress  ? 

What  argument  is  drawn  from  the  parable? 

Who  is  our  adversary  ? — i  Pet.  v.  8. 

Prayer  of  the  liv.  Psalm  ? 

Why  is  the  Church  represented  as  in  widowhood  ? 

What  prayer  is  hers? — Ps.  xxxv.  22,  23;  Ixxiv.  10,  ii. 


36  Bible  Questions. 


With  whom  does  our  righteous  Judge  "  bear  long  ?" — vs.  7. 
What  is  said  of  our  Judge? — Gen.  xviii.  25;  Deut.  xxxii.  4. 
He  is  willing  to  hear. — Ps.  1.  15;  Matt.  xi.  28;   I  Pet.  v,  7, 
Meaning  of  speedily  in  vs.  8  ? 

How  is  this  parable  connected  with   the  discourse  in  the   preced- 
ing chapter  ? 

What  is  necessary  to  successful  prayer  as  here  taught  ? 
Why  then  are  answers  often  so  long  delayed  ? 
On  what  positive  promise  may  we  rest  ? — Jno.  xiv.  13,  14, 
What  caution  is  given  to  the  Church  ? — l.uke  xxi.  34-36. 


Bible  Questions.  37 


LESSON      XVII 


THE  PHARISEE  AND  THE  PUBLICAN.— Z//>^^  xviii.  9. 


What  two  types  of  men  are  here  portrayed  ? 

Contrast  in  their  appearance  as  they  go  to  the  temple  ? 

Was  the  Pharisee's  address  to  God  a  prayer  ? 

Was  it  true  thanksgiving  ? 

In  what  did  he  glory  ? 

In  what  did  his  religion  consist  ? — Matt,  xxiii.  23-28. 

How  is  such  a  religion  regarded  in  God's  sight  ? — Is.  i.  14-16. 

What  was  the  spirit  of  the  man  ? 

What  did  he  lack  ? 

What  caused  the  publican's  sense  of  ill  desert  ? 

How  was  his  humility  shown? — Compare  Ex.  ix.  6. 

What  do  we  learn  of  the  spirit  of  acceptable  prayer  from  this 
parable  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  "  justified  "in  vs.  14? — Compare  with 
I  Sam.  xvi.  7. 

How  was  the  poor  sinful  publican  justified  ? — Ps.  xxxii.  i\  Job 
xxii.  29;    Prov.  xv.  "^y^Jas.  \.  6. 


^8  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON     XVIII 


THE    RICH    YOUNG    RULER.— J/a^/.    xix.    i6;    Mark   x.  17; 
Lnke  xviii.  18. 


Character  and  circumstances  of  the  young  ruler? 

Was  he  upright  in  the  sight  of  men  ? 

Was  he  satisfied  as  to  his  future  ? 

How  is  his  approach  described? — Mark  x.  17. 

How  does  he  address  our  Lord,  and  how  much  did  his  address 
imply? 

What  mistake  does  his  request  imply  as  to  the  means  of  obtaining 
life  eternal? — Eph.  ii.  5-9. 

Wliy  does  he  speak  of  "  inheriting  eternal  life?" 

Was  he  in  earnest  and  sincere? 

How  far  did  he  believe  in  Jesus  ? 

Wliat  is  tlie  meaning  and  point  of  vs.    19? 

What  test  does  Jesus  put  to  him  ? 

Why  did  he  give  him  the  second  table  of  the  law  rather  than  the 
first. 


Bible  Questions.  39 


What  was  it  that  Jesus  loved  in  his  case? — Jno.  iii.  16;  Gal.  ii. 
20;  Eph.  ii.  4, 

What  was  wanting  in  his  character  ? 

What  further  demand  did  Jesus  make  of  him,  and  why  ? 

What  thoughts  filled  his  mind  as  he  went  away  sorrowful  ? — Con- 
trast Acts  viii.  3g. 

Reflections  of  our  Lord  upon  his  case  and  his  lesson  to  his  dis- 
ciples—  Compare  Matt.  xvi.  24-26, 

What  use  does  the  "  god  of  this  world"  make  of  the  temporal 
prosperity  of  men  ? — i   Tivi.  vii.  9,  10;  Luke  \\\\.  14. 

What  does  our  Lord  say  of  the  salvation  of  such  as  this  young 
man? — Mark  yi.  24;  /«?/' xxxi.  24;  Ps.  Hi.  7;  Ixii.  10;  Hab.  ii.  g; 
I   Tim.  vi.  17;  Rev.  iii,  17. 

With  whom  alone  is  salvation  possible? — Job.  xlii.  2;  Jer,  xxxii. 
17,  18. 

What  are  the  lessons  from  this  narrative  ? 

1st.   The  ruinous  power  of  one  earthly  passion. 

2d.  Our  obedience  to  law  is  always  imperfect  and  cannot  justify 
us  before  God. — Rom.  viii.  7-21. 

Question  of  Peter.     What  spirit  did  it  show  ? 

What  was  his  estimate  of  his  reward  in  after  years? — i  Pet.'x. 
3-7- 

What  sure  promise  have  all  who  give  themselves  wholly  to 
Christ  ? — Mark  x.  29. 


Bible  Questions 


Life  of  Our  Lord. 


1894. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 


LESSON    I. 


JESUS  FOR  THE  THIRD  TIME  FORETELLS  HIS  DEATH 
AND  RESURRECTION.— J/a//.  xx.  17-28;  Mark  x.  32-45; 
Luke  xviii.  31-34  ;  Lesson,  Mark  x.  32-45. 

What  effect  had  the  raising  of  Lazarus  upon  the  people? — Jno. 
xi.  45-48. 

To  what  place  did  Jesus  return  ? — Jno.  xi.  54. 

On  what  journey  were  Jesus  and  his  disciples  setting  out? — Jno. 
xi.  55  ;  Mark  x.  32. 

What  is  said  of  the  fears  of  his  disciples? — Mark  y..  32;  Jno. 
xi.  8. 

Who  led  the  wav? — Mark  x.  32. 


Bible  Quesiions. 


For  what  distressing  scenes  did  he  now  prepare  them? — Mark 

X.  32-34- 

Had  he  told  theni  these  things  before,  and  with  what  effect  ? — 
Mark  viii.  31-32;  Mark  ix.  31-32.  Compare  with  Luke  xviii.  34; 
xxi\'.  25,  26. 

What  does  this  show  as  to  our  Lord's  deliberate  purpose  in  com- 
ing to  earth  ? 

How  may  we  account  for  the  slowness  of  the  disciples  to  com- 
prehend his  words  ? 

Petition  of  the  sons  of  Zebedee  ? 

Through  whom  did  they  make  their  request  ? 

Who  was  their  mother? — Jno.  xix,  25  ;  Matt,  xxvii.  56;  Mark 
xvi.  I. 

What  does  their  request  show  as  to  their  ideas  of  the  kingdom  ? 

What  was  the  answer  of  Jesus  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  drinking  the  cup  "  ?  Old  Testament's  image 
of  a  man's  lot  or  portion. — Ps.  xi.  6  ;  Ixxv.  8  ;  Is.  li.  17  ;  Mark  xiv. 
36  ;  Jno.  xviii.  11. 

To  what  are  the  outward  sufferings  here  compared?  See  also 
Ps,  xviii.  16  ;  xlii.  7  ;  Ixxxviii.  7  ;  Luke  xii.  50. 

Answer  of  the  disciples? — Matt.  xx.  22. 


Bible  Questions. 


Meaning  of  verse,  Matt,  xx.  23?  Compare  Matt.  xxv.  34;  Jno. 
xii.  26  ;  Heb.  xi.  16. 

How  did  "  the  ten  "  feel  about  the  request  of  the  disciples? 

What  does  Christ  teach  them  is  the  way  to  honor  in  his  king- 
dom ? — Mark  x.  42-45. 

Contrast  to  other  kingdoms  ? 

How  had  he  taught  them  before  about  this? — iI/<7r/C' ix.  33-37  ; 
Jno.  xiii.  14-16. 

Meaning  of  "  minister  "  in  this  connection  ? 

Example  of  the  king  himself? — Mark  x.  45  ;  Jno.  xiii.  14  ;  Phil. 
ii.  4-1 1, 

Meaning  of  "  Give  his  life  a  ransom  for  many"? — Mark  x.  45. 
Is.  liii.  II,  12  ;  2  Cor.  v.  21. 

How  much  of  our  Saviour's  statement,  "Ye  shall  indeed  drink 
of  my  cup,"  was  fulfilled  in  these  two  disciples? — Acts  xii.  2; 
Rev.  i.  9. 

What  picture  did  he  set  before  them  ? — Matt.  x. 

How  does  the  apostle  Peter  speak,  long  after,  of  suffering? — 
I  Pet.  iv.  12-14. 

In  what  way  do  the  sufferings  of  God's  children  here  prepare 
them  for  their  places  in  heaven  ?—i%Zi.  xii.  7-TI. 


Bible  Questions. 


To  whom  must  our  eyes  be  continually  directed  as  our  pattern 
and  strength  ?—/'/«7.  ii.  4-"- 

What  wonderful  promises  did  our  Saviour  send  from  Heaven, 
after  his  ascension  to  the  throne,  to  those  who  serve  him  faith- 
fully ?—/\Vz'.  ii.  17,  26  ;  iii.  5,  12,  21. 

What  picture  is  opened  to  us? — Rer.  vii.  13-17. 


Bihle  Questions. 


LESSON  II. 


BLIND  BARTIMEUS.— J/ar/^  x.  46-52. 


From  what  direction  did  Jesus  approach  Jerusalem  at  this  time  ? 

On  crossing  the  Jordan  to  what  city  did  he  come  ? 

Situation  and  associations  with  Jericho? — Jos.  vi.  26;  i  Kings 
xvi.  34  ;  2  Kings  ii.  5,  15  :  Dent,  xxxiv.  3. 

Who  were  with  Jesus  ? 

For  what  purpose  were  the  crowds  going  up  to  Jerusalem  ? 

Picture  of  the  blind  beggar. 

Of  what  may  he  have  heard  of  Jesus? — Is.  xxxv.  5  ;  xlii.  7. 

Answer  of  the  multitude — and  what  did  "Jesus  of  Nazareth" 
imply  ? 

Contrast  to  the  beggar's  address,  "  Thou  Son  of  David." — Matt. 
xxii.  42  ;   Jno.  vii.  42.     7\nd  what  did  this  imply? 

Why  did  the  multitude  tell  him  to  hold  his  peace  ?  Were  they 
friendly  to  Jesus  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


Feelings  of  the  disciples  on  another  occasion. — Mark  x.  13. 

How  different  were  the  thoughts  of  the  King  from  those  of  his 
followers  }—Is.  Iv.  8,  9. 

What  arrested  the  progress  of  the  Saviour  ? 

He  calls  him. 

Immediate  action  of  Bartimeus. 

Cast  away  his  garments. 

Lesson  to  sinners  seeking  Christ. 

Gracious  question  of  Jesus. — 51. 

Power  of  the  word  of  Christ  to  open  his  eyes. 

What  part  had  faith  in  the  man's  restoration  ? 

What  other  blessings  did  it  bring  to  the  man  in  his  after  life  ? 

How  did  he  glorify  God  ? 

In  what  state  are  all  men  naturally  ?—^/A,  iv.  18  ;  v.  8,  11  ; 
Col.  i.  13  ;  2  Cor.  iv.  3,  4. 

What  change  takes  place  at  conversion  ?—GV.  i.  13;  Acfs  x\y\. 
18  ;  2  Cor.  iv.  6;  i  Pet.  ii.  9;  Eph.  v.  8. 

What  is  the  source  of  all  light  to  the  soul?— 7;/^.  -i.  4  ;  viii.  12  ; 
I  Jno.  i.  5. 

How  can  the  sinner  come  to  an  absent  and  unseen  Saviour  ? 
— I\i'V.  iii.  17,  18. 


Bible  Questions. 


What  things  come  to  h"ght,  before   unseen  to  a  sinner,   whose 
eyes  are  opened? — Job  xlii.  2,  5,  6  ;  Eph.  i.  17-19. 

What  should  be  the  effect  upon  his  life? — Epk.  v.  8-17. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON   III. 


ZACCHEUS.— Z/^/v  xix.  2-28. 


Interest  of  Jesus  in  Publicans  and  Sinners — Why  more  than  in 
Pharisees  ? — Luke  x.  42-46 ;  xv.  1-2. 

When  did  Zaccheus  live  ? 

Situation  of  Jericho  and  what  made  it  a  profitable  place  for  his 
business  ? 

What  is  said  of  his  worldly  condition  ? — Verse  3. 

Was  his  a  merely  idle  curiosity  to  see  Jesus  ? — Compare  Jno. 
i.  48. 

How  did  our  Lord  fulfill  his  desires  for  a  higher  and  better  life  ? 

Is  this  longing  for  Christ  ever  disappointed? — Ps.  cxlv.  18-19; 
Matt.  V.  6  ;  Acts  x.  1-4. 

How  was  Jesus  received  and  of  what  was  this  a  proof  in  Zac- 
cheus? 


How  are  we  to  understand  the  statement  made  by  him  in 
Verse  8  ? 

Was  this  the  habit  of  his  life  ? 

What  blessings  were  brought  by  Christ  to  the  house  of  Zac- 
cheus  ? 

Contrast  of  this  visit  to  the  one  in  Luke  vii.  36? 

How  did  the  multitude  regard  the  visit,  and  why  ? 

In  what  deeper  sense  than  they  were  willing  to  acknowledge  was 
he  a  "Son  of  Abraham?" — Gal.  iii.  vii.,  28,  29;  John  viii.  5, 
6  ;   Ge7i.  xviii.  19. 

With  what  comforting  assurance  did  our  Lord  close  this  inci- 
dent? 

Lessons  from  the  whole  incident. 

First. — Sah'ation  is  a  personal  matter. 

Second. — Different  ways  in  which  it  is  accomplished  in  different 
persons. 

Third. — True  religion  shows  itself  in  forsaking  of  sin. 

Fourth. — The  day  of  salvation  is  when  Jesus  comes  to  us. 

Fifth. — He  is  so  willing  to  come. — Rev.  iii,  20;  Jno.  xiv.  11-23. 

Sixth.- — The  riches  of  Zaccheus  did  not  keep  him  away. — i  Cor. 
i.  26. 


12  Bible   Questions. 


LESSON  IV. 


THE  ANOINTIXG  AT  BETHANY.— >t7.  xii.  2-8. 


Compare  Matt.  xxvi.  6-16  ;  Mark  xiv.  3-9. 


What  is  said  of  Our  Lord? — Jno.  xi.  54. 

What  is  said  of  the  people? — Jno.  xi.  56. 

What  command  had  been  given  by  "  the  rulers  "  1—Jno.  xi.  57. 

Consultation  of  the  Chief  Priests,— y«(7.  xi.  47-48-53. 

To  what  place  did  Jesus  come  six  days  before  the  Passover? — 
Jno.  xii.  I. 

What  do  we  know  of  the  family  of  Bethany  and  the  connection 
of  Jesus  with  their  history  ? 

At  whose  house  was  the  feast  given  ?  (Probably  a  relation  of 
Martha  and  Mary,  for  "Martha  served.") 

Who  were  at  the  feast? 

What  brought  many  of  the  Jews  to  the  feast? 


On  what  day  of  the  week?  (Probably  on  Saturday,  as  it  was 
six  days  before  the  Passover.) 

How  did  Mary  show  her  grateful  love  to  Our  I-ord  ? 

Had  she  probably  a  deeper  motive  than  merely  grateful  love  ? 

How  does  Our  Lord  extol  her  act  and  make  it  immortal  ? 

How  was  the  act  regarded  by  some  others  ? 

Who  were  there  ? — Matt,  xxvi,  8. 

Who  was  their  spokesman  ? — Jno,  xii.  4-5. 

What  were  his  motives? — Jno.  xii.  6. 

What  course  of  action  did  Our  Lord's  reproof  to  Judas  de- 
velop?— Luke  xxi.  3-6. 

In  what  connection  is  this  anointing  at  Bethany  related  by 
Matthew  and  Mark? 


14  Bible   Questions. 


LESSON   V. 


TRlUMPilyVL  ENTRY  INTO  JERUSALEM.— yI/a//.  xxi.   i-i 
Ma7'k  xxi.  1--11  ;  Luke  xix.  29-44. — Lesson,  Mark  xi.  i-ii. 


What  drew  crowds  to  Jerusalem  at  this  time? 

What  was  the  feeling  of  the  multitude  regarding  Jesus  ? — Jno. 
xi,  56. 

Why  did  Jesus  make  himself  so  conspicuous  at  this  time,  and 
allow  the  Hosannas  of  the  people  ? 

Contrast  to  his  former  action  at  such  times.  Matt.  ix.  30  ;  xii. 
15-19  ;  xvi.  20  ;  xvii.  9. 

What  order  did  he  give  to  his  disciples  ? — Verse  i,  2. 

Relative  position  of  Bethany  and  Bethpage  to  Jerusalem. 

Old  Testament  associations  with  this  road. — 2  Sam.  xv.  14, 
23-32. 

What  is  said  of  the  multitude? 


Bible  Questions.  15 


Were  there  many  disciples  at  this  time  ?— i   Cor.  xv.  6  ;  Acts  i. 

15- 

What  were  the  royal  appointments  of  the  procession? 

What  is  said  of  the  crowds  who  came  out  to  welcome  him  as 
King? 

What  was  their  song? 

Did  they  think  of  te7?iporal  Kingdom  ? 

Why  did  he  call  out  the  voice  of  the  people  as  their  King? 

Was  it  understood  by  his  disciples? — Jno.  xii.  16,  17. 

What  prophecy  proved  to  them  afterwards  the  significance  of 
the  event? — Zech.  ix.  9. 

Effect  of  the  sight  of  the  city  upon  the  King  ? — Ltike  xix.  41-44. 

What  caused  him  to  weep  ? 

Appearance  of  Jerusalem  at  this  time  ? 

Its  moral  and  religious  condition  ? 

What  opportunities  had  the  nation  had  ? 

What  was  meant  by  the  "  time  of  her  visitation  "  ? 

In  what  sense  does  such  a  time  come  to  every  one  of  us  ? 

When  Jesus  came  into  Jerusalem,  what  is  said  of  the  city  ? — 
Matt.  xxi.  IC-14. 

How  did  our  Lord  end  this  day  of  triumph? — Verse  15.. 


1 6  Bihle  Queslw?is. 


Huw  was  it  all  regarded  by  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees? 

Note. — "  The  following  scheme  of  our  Lord's  disposal  of  time 
during  the  last  six  days  before  his  crucifixion  :  (i)  On  Saturday, 
came  to  Bethany  ;  supper  at  Simon's  house.  (2)  On  Sunday,  tri- 
umphal entrance  into  Jerusalem,  and  returned  to  Bethany  in  the 
evening.  (3)  On  Monday,  returned  to  the  Temple  ;  cursed  the 
barren  fig-tree  ;  cleansed  the  Temple.  (4)  On  Tuesday,  went  to 
Jerusalem  for  the  last  time ;  spoke  in  the  Temple  [Matt,  xxi.,  xxii., 
xxiii.  chapters) ;  returning,  he  sat  on  the  Mount  of  Olives  ;  deliv- 
ered the  prophecies  in  Matt.  xxiv.  and  xxv.  (5)  On  Wednesday, 
returned  to  Bethany.  (6)  On  Thursday  he  went  to  Jerusalem,  ate 
the  Passover,  etc.     (7)  On  Friday  he  was  crucified." 


Bible  Questions.  17 


LESSON   VI. 


BARREN  FIG  TREE— CLEANSING  OF  THE  TEMPLE. 

Matt.  xxi.  12-19  ;  Mark  xi.  12-19  ;  Lnke  xix.  45-48  ; 

Lesson,  Mark  xi.   12-19. 


On  what  day  of  the  week  were  these  events  ? 

What  is  said  of  the  fig  tree  ? 

Of  what  was  it  a  symbol  ? — Luke  xiii.  6-9. 

Did  it  give  promise  of  fruit,  and  how  ? 

How  did  it  differ  from  all  the  trees  around  it  ? 

What  fruit  was  expected  in  the  Jewish  nation  ? 

Did  they  make  great  professions  ? 

What  fruits  does  God  look  for  in  us  ? — Ps.  i.  3  ;  Matt.  iii.  8-10  ; 
Jno.  XV.  8  ;   Gal.  v.  22  ;  Eph.  ii.  10  ;  Phil.  i.  ii  ;  Col.  i.  10, 

To  what  do  leaves  correspond  in  the  character  ?  Profession 
an  outward  show  of  life — Matt,  vii,  20,  21.     James  i.  22-27. 


Bible  Questions. 


What  picture  did  our  Lord  show  to  the  disciples  as  to  the  result 
of  fruitlessness  the  next  day  ? 

What  was  the  curse  upon  the  fig-tree  ? — Verse  19.  John  xv.  6. 
How  was  it  inflicted? 


Bible  Questions.  19 


LESSON   MI. 


TliE    SECOND    CLEANSING    OF    THE    TEMPLE.— 3/^//.    xxi. 

12-17. 


Preparation  for  the  Passover. 

When  did  the  first  "cleansing"  of  the  temple  occur,  and  what 
was  its  significance  at  the  beginning  of  his  ministry  ? 

Significance  at  this  time  ? 

Of  what  was  it  a  sign  ? — Mai.  iii.  1-3. 

What  scripture  did  he  quote  for  their  reproof? — Is.  Ivi.  7  :  Jer. 
vii.  II. 

For  what  was  the  Temple  and  all  its  services  intended  ? 

Give  a  short  history  of  the  Temple  and  its  dedication. — i  Kings, 
Chaps,  vi.,  vii,,  viii.,  ix. 

How  had  it  been  abused  ? 

Danger  of  abusing  the  means  which  God  gi\'es  us  for  knowing 
him. 

How  were  these  acts  of  our  Lord  regarded  ? — Mark  xi.  19. 


20  Bihle  Questions. 


LESSON  VIII. 


PARABLE    OF    THE    WICKED    HUSBANDMAN— J/.?//,    xxi. 

33-46  ;  Mark  xii.  1-12  ;  Luke  xx.  9-19. 

Lesson  Matt.  xxi.  33-46. 


When  and  to  whom  was  this  parable  delivered? — Verse  i. 

(On  the  4th  day  of  the  week.) 

W'hat  are  the  opening  words  intended  to  sviggest  ? — Is.  v.  1-7. 

Does  this  figure  run  through  the  Old  Testament — Detit.  xxxii. 
32;  Ps.  Ixxx.  8-16;  Is.  xxvii.  1-7;  Jer.  ii.  21;  Eph.  xv.  1-6;  xix. 
10;  Hos.  X.  I. 

Why  is  it  a  fitting  symbol  ? 

What  had  God  done  for  the  Jewish  nation  ? — Deut.  iv.  32-38 ; 
Ne^.  ix.  7-25. 

What  teachers  and  messengers  did  he  send,  and  how  were  they 
treated?— 2  C/ir.  xxxvi.  15-16;  NeA.  xi.  26;  AfatL  xxiii.  31-37: 
Acts  vii.  52  ;  Hed.  ix.  36-38. 


Bible  Questions.  21 


Infinite  patience  of  God — Neh.  ix.  26. 

Whom  did  he  last  send? — Verse  37.  Compare /fd";^.  i.  1-5;  iii. 
5-6. 

How  was  lie  received  ? — vs.  xxxviii.  39.    Compare  Jno.  xi.  47-53. 

How  are  God's  foreknowledge  and  determination  and  man's 
free  agency  shown  in  this  whole  transaction  ? — Acts  ii.  22-24  ;  ^'• 

30-31. 

How  does  Our  Lord  make  them  declare  their  own  punishment? 
— Matt.  xxi.  40-41. 

What  application  of  their  own  Scriptures  which  was  fulfilled  in 
them  ? — Ps.  cxviii.  22-23.  Compare  Acts  iv.  1 1  ;  i  Pet.  ii.  4-8  ; 
Eph.  ii.  20. 

What  fearful  judgment  did  they  bring  upon  themseh'es  ? — Matt. 
xxi.  44. 

What  is  meant  '•'-hj  falling  ow  this  stone  "  ^--Is.  viii.  14  ;  liii,  2  ; 
Luke  ii.  34  ;   Jno.  iv.  44. 

What  the  fearful  consequence  of  the  rejection  of  God's  Son? — 
Matt.  xxi.  44  ;  Heb.  ii.  3  ;  Dan.  ii.  35. 

Who  are  the  "nation  bringing  forth  fruit,  &c."  ? 

The  New  Testament  people  of  God. 


2  2  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON   IX. 


PARABLE  OF   THE   MARRIAGE   OF   THE  KING'S  SON,  OR 

THE  WEDDING   GARMENT. 

Matt.  xxii.  1-14. 


Wliere  was  this  spoken,  and  to  whom  ? 

In  what  figure  are  the  blessings  of  the  Gospel  here  set  forth  ? 

See  also  Is.  xxv.  6  ;  Ixv.  13. 

By  whom  was  the  invitation  given?  Compare  with  Prov.  ix. 
3-5- 

Customs  of  invitations  to  Oriental  feasts?  (See  Trench  on 
Miracles.) 

I>y  whom  were  the  first  invitations  given  ? 

Who  are  those  who  throw  contempt  on  the  invitation  ? 

Who  are  represented  by  those  who  accepted  the  invitation  ? 

Ans.     All  who  belong  to  the  visible  church  of  God. 

Are  all  these  true  followers  of  Jesus? — Matt.  vii.  20-23. 


Bible  Questions.  23 


How  was  the  invitation  received  ? 

First. — They  would  not  come. 

Second. — Made  h'ght  of  it. 

What  is  said  of  the  remnant  ? 

To  whom  does  the  parable  apply  in  the  first  instance?— ^4 cY.r 
xiii.  46. 

In  spite  of  the  indifference  of  those  first  invited,  what  is  said  of 
the  feast? — Is.  liii.  12  ;   Jno.  xi.  52  ;  xii.  24  ;  Matt.  iii.  9,  10. 

What  is  said  of  the  King's  inspection  of  the  guests  ? 

When  will  the  final  inspection  occur  ? 

Will  it  be  a  personal  matter  ? 

How  is  this  truth  illustrated  in  the  parable  ? 

Who  are  those  who  have  on  the  wedding  garment? 

What  is  absolutely  necessary  to  be  fitly  clothed  for  the  coming  of 
the  King.'* — i  Jno.  i.  7;    i    Cor.  vi.  9-11;  Rom.  xiii.  14;  Eph.  iv.  24. 

Does  Christ  now  inspect  the  churches? — Rev.  ii.  2,  9,  13,  ig  ;  iii. 
1,8.15. 

How  can  we  get  the  wedding  garment  ^ — Rev.  iii.  18. 

Had  the  man  any  justification  for  his  unfitness  ? 

Wliat  is  said  of  our  own  righteousness  ? — Is.  Ixiv.  6. 

What  will  be  the  joy  of  the  redeemed? — Is.  Ixi.  10. 


Bihle  Ques/207is. 


LESSON  X. 


INSIDIOUS    QUESTIONS    OF    THE    ENEMIES   OF    OUR 
1.0KY).—AIatt.  xxii.  15-33  :  Mark  xii.  13  ;  Ljike  xx.  20. 


For  what  purpose  did  the  Pharisees  now  assemble  ? — Matt.  xxii. 
15,  Luke  XX.  20. 

With  what  flattering  words  did  they  approach  him  ? 

How  did  he  regard  them  ? 

What  political  question  did  they  ask  to  ensnare  him  ?  Who  were 
the  Herodians? 

What  two  wide-spreading  principles  does  he  put  before  them  in 
his  answer? — Matt.  xxii.  21.     Compare  with  i  Fet.  ii.  13,  15. 

What  have  we  that  belongs  to  God,  and  especially  bears  his 
"  image  and  superscription  ?  " — Gen.  i.  27  ;  ix.  6  ;  i  Cor.  v'l.  20;  Col. 
iii.  10. 

Who  were  the  second  class  who  came  with  questions  ? 

Who  were  the  Sadducees  ? — Acts  xxiii.  8.     See  Bible  Diet. 


Bihle  Questions.  25 


On  what  doctrine  was  their  question  intended  to  throw  ridicule  ? 

Of  what  two  things  were  they  ignorant? — Mark  xii.  24. 

What  great  mistake  did  they  make  as  to  the  life  to  come  ? 

What  light  does  our  Lord  here  throw  upon  our  change  of  con- 
dition after  the  resurrection? — See  also  i  Cor.  xv.  42-53. 

What  is  meant  by  this  ? 

What  argument  does  Jesus  draw  from  the  books  of  Moses  for 
the  resurrection  of  the  dead? — Mark  xii-.  26  ;  Ex.  iii.  6. 

Did  Abraham  believe  in  a  future  life  ? — Heb.  xi.  9,  10. 

What  is  said:  of  the  effect  of  his  answer  ? — Luke  xx.  26  ;  Matt. 
xxii.  33. 


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i 


LESSONS 


ON  THE  LIFE  OF 


Our  Lord 


1887—1888. 


BIBLE  QUESTIONS. 


LESSON  I. 


THE    INCARNATION, 

Jtio.  i.  14.     Phil.  ii.  6-8. 


Meaning  of  the  word  incarnation  ? 

When  we  begin  the  study  of  a  man's  life,  what  is  the  first  event 
considered  ?  But  in  studying  the  life  of  the  Son  of  God,  to  what 
must  we  go  back  ? — Jno.  xvii.   5;   yno.  i.  i,  2;  Heb.  i.   3,  10. 

How  long  will  he  continue  to  be  God? — Heb.  i.  8. 

What  other  proofs  have  we  in  Scripture  of  the  Divinity  of 
Christ  ? 

First — Divine  attributes. — Jno.  viii.  58  ;  Rev.  i,  17;  Matt. 
xxviii.  18;  Phil.  iii.  21;  Matt.  ix.  4;  12,25;  Matt,  xviii.  20,  xviii.  20. 

Second — Divine  actions. — Col.  i.  16;  Heb.  i.  \Q)\  Mai'kW.   7,   10. 

Third — Divine  Worship. — Matt,  xxviii.  9,   17. 

How  did  God  the  Son  become  man  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


First— He  laid  aside  his  glory.  What  was  this  glory  ?— /r.  vi. 
1-6;  Jno.  xii.  41;  Jno.  xvii.  5. 

How  did  he  take  a  human  body? — Gal.  iv,  4. 

Examples  of  his  being  subject  to  all  the  infirmities  of  such  a 
body.— Z«/Cv  ii.  52;  Matt.  iv.  2;  Jfio.  iv.  7,  xix,  28;  y;i(?.  iv.  6; 
Mark  XV.  44,  45. 

Second — He  took  a  human  soul.  Evidences  that  his  soul  was 
like  that  which  we  possess.— Zz^/&^  xxii.  42;  Luke  x.  21;  Mark  iii. 
5;  Z«/tr  xix.  41;  y1/^//.  viii.   10;  Mark  vi.  6. 

In  what  respects  was  he  quite  unlike  us? — 2  Cor.  v.  21;  Zf^;^.  iv. 
15;  I  7«^.  iii.  5- 

What  was  predicted  of  Jesus  Christ  ? — Is.  vii.  14,   ix,  0. 

Why  did  God  the  Son  become  man  ? — i  Jno.  iii.  5,  8. 

Condition  of  the  world  as  God  looked  at  it. — Ps.  xiv.  2-3;  Rom. 
iii.  10-19. 

How  did  he  take  away  sin  ? 

First — He  obeyed  God's  law  perfectly. — Heb.  x.  7;  Rom.  v.  19, 
X.  4. 

Second — He  suffered  the  penalty  for  sin. — Jno,  i.  29;  Is.  liii.  6. 

Third — He  took  away  death's  power. — Heb.  ii.  14  ;  Jno.  x.    10. 

Fourth — He  became  an  ever  present  sympathizing  friend. — 
Ucb.  ii.   17,  18. 


Bible  Questions. 


Fifth — He  is  our  great  example. — Jno.  xiii.  15. 

Sixth — He  reveals  God  to  us.  —  Jno.  i.  18;  Luke  x.  22;  Jno.  xiv. 
9;  CoL  i.  15. 

Seventh — He  brings  us  near  to  God. — i  J710.  iv.  10,  19;  2  Cor. 
V.  14,  15;  2  Peter  i.  4. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  II. 


THE  PERIOD  BETWEEN  THE  OLD  AND  NEW  TESTA- 
MENTS. 


What  Book  closes  the  Jewish  history  in  the  Old  Testament  ?  — 
Nehemiah. 

What  Prophet  is  contemporary  with  Nehemiah  ?Ans. — Malachi. 

What  length  of  time  elapsed  between  the  writing  of  Malachi  and 
the  birth  of  our  Lord  ? 

From  the  time  of  Nehemiah,  who  became  the  ruler  of  Judea  ? 

Who  was  the  last  high  priest  spoken  of  in  the  Old  Testament? 
N'ehemiah  xii.  11-22. 

What  Empire  succeeded  the  Persian  ? 

What  was  the  ambition  of  Alexander  the  Great? 

What  made  Judea  the  scene  of  the  contest  ? 

How  did  Alexander  treat  the  Jews  at  Jerusalem  ? 

What  connection  had  the  Jews  with  Egypt  at  this  time  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


What  new  translation  of  the  Hebrew  Scriptures  was  made  at 
this  time  ? 

And  for  what  reason  ? 

What  high  priest  was  set  over  affairs  in  Judea  ?  Ans. — Simon 
the  Just. 

What  were  some  of  the  benefits  of  Simon's  administration  ? 

How  long  was  Judea  under  the  rule  of  the  Ptolomies  of  Egypt  ? 
Ans. — One  hundred  years. 

To  whom  did  the  kingdom  of  Alexander  become  subject? 
Ans. — Syria  (b.  c.  198). 

To  what  cruel  and  wicked  king  did  Judea  now  become  subject? 

Give  an  account  of  the  desecration  of  Jerusalem,  and  the  perse- 
cution of  the  people  by  Antiochus  Epiphanes. 

By  whom  were  the  Jews  delivered  ? 

Who  were  the  Maccabees,  or  Asmonean  princes  ? 

What  great  work  did  they  do  for  Jerusalem  ? 

What  nation  subdued  Syria  and  took  possession  of  Jerusalem  ? 

Who  was  Herod  the  Great  ? 

What  was  the  religious  condition  of  the  nation  at  this  time  ? 

What  effect  did  intercourse  with  other  nations  have  upon  them  ? 

What  is  stated  in  Acts  xv.  21  ? 

Who  were  the  "  Pharisees  "  ? 


Bible  Questiojis. 


Who  were  the  "  Sadducees  "  ? 

Who  were  the  "  Essenes  "  ? 

What  was  the  ' '  Meshna  ?  " 

In  this  formal  and  degenerate  age,  had  the  love  of  God  changed 
to  them  ? — Mai.  i.  2-3,  7. 

Were  there  any  devoted,  spiritual  people  ? 

How  are  they  described? — Mai.  iii.  16-18. 

What  previous  promises  m  ust  have  been  their  comfort  and  ex- 
pectation ? — Mai.  iii.  i  ;  iv.  2. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  III. 


THE  SAVIOUR  IN  THE,  OLD  TESTAMENT. 

— U{    • 

What  promise  was  made  to  our  first  parents  of  a  Saviour  imme- 
diately after  the  fall  ?— 6^^«^^3,  15;  Gal.  iv.  4;  Rom.  xvi.  20. 

What  promises  of  a  coming  Saviour  to  Abraham? — Gen.  xii.  tf 
Gal.  iii.  7-9-16. 

Promises  to  Jacob  P—6't'w.  xxviii.  14;  Gen.  xlix.  8-12. 

What  proof  have  we  that  the  Patriarchs  believed  and  rejoiced 
in  a  coming  Saviour?— //w  viii.  56;  Job  xix.  25. 

What  covenant  was  made  with  David,  and  how  does  it  apply  to 
Christ  as  a  King?— 2  Sam.  vii.  13;  Ps.  Ixxxix.  28;  compare  with 
Actsyinx.  22;  Ps.  ii.  6-12;  Luke'x.  32-33. 

From  what  family  was  it  foretold  that  Christ  would  come? — 2 
Sam.  vii.  12-15;  i  Chron.  xvii.  11-14;  Acts  ii.  30;  Rev.  xxii.  16. 

How  is  Christ,  as  our  High  Priest  and  atoning  sacrifice,  pre- 
figured?— Ex.  XX.  24;  Lev.  xvi.  15;  compare  Heb.  ix.  11-14. 


lo  Bible  Questions. 


What  remarkable  prophecy  have  we  in  Ntimbers  xxiv,  17. 

When  we  come  to  the  prophets  the  light  is  greater,  and  the  state- 
ments in  regard  to  the  coming  Saviour  become  more  explicit. 

What  prophecies  are  there  concerning  the  place  of  His  birth? — 
Micah  V.  2;  compare  Matt.  ii.  6. 

What  prophecies  are  there  concerning  the  visit  of  the  Magi  ? — 
Is.  Ix.  3;  Ps.  Ixxii.  10-15. 

Where  is  it  stated  that  Christ  should  be  born  of  a  woman  ? — Is. 
vii.  14. 

Where  is  the  character  of  His  ministry  set  forth? — Is.  Ixi.  i; 
xlii.  1-3. 

Where  do  we  find  His  miracles  foretold  ? — Is.  xxxv.  4-7. 

Where  is  Christ's  rejection  by  men  predicted? — Is.  liii. 

His  appearance  in  the  Temple  ? — MaL  iii.  i. 

His  triumphal  entry  into  Jerusalem. — Zac.  ix,  g. 

His  death  on  the  Cross. — Ps.  xvi.  10;  xxii.  16;  Is.  liii.  8;  Dan, 
ix.  26. 

Where  is  He  spoken  of  as  the  Lamb  of  God  ?—/<•.  liii.  7;  Jno. 
i.  29. 


Bible  Questions.  '  ii 


LESSON  IV. 


THE  SAVIOR'S  MOTHER.— THE   ANNUNCIATION. 

Ltike  i.  26-55. 


To  what  nation,  tribe  and  family  must  the  mother  of  the  Savior 
belong,  according  to  prophecy? — Gen.  xxii.  18;  Mic.  v.  2;  Ps. 
cxxxii.   II. 

Where  should  we  expect  to  find  David's  descendants  living  ? 
Jiio.  vii.  42. 

But  w^here  was  Mary's  home  ? 

How  was  the  wonderful  me':sage  of  the  Saviour's  coming  re- 
vealed to  her? — Luke  i,  26-28. 

What  effect  had  it  upon  Mary? — Verse  29;  compare  Dan.  viii. 
16,  17;  Luke  i.  12. 

How  did  the  Angel  soothe  and  comfort  her? — Verse  30. 

How  did  the  Angel  speak  of  the  child  to  be  born  ? — Verse  32, 
33- 


12  Bible  Questions. 


Did  Mary  doubt  the  message  ? 

To  the  Angel's  further  announcement  how  did  Mary  show 
her  trustful,  calm,  humble  spirit? — Verse  38, 

To  whom  did  Mary  entrust  her  secret? 

How  far  was  Hebron  from  Nazareth  ? 

Study  the  wonderful  song  of  Mary. — Luke  ii.  39,  35. 

How  can  we  imitate  the  character  of  Mary  ? 

How  afterwards  did  she  show  her  womanly  Christian  patience 
and  humility? — Luke'n.  ig;  Luke  u.  51. 

Upon  what  was  all  this  founded  ? — Luke  i.  38. 

What  are  we  taught  as  to  her  position  in  the  teachings 
of  the  New  Testament,  and  in  opposition  to  the  worship  of  the 
Virgin  Mary  ?— Zz//r  ii.  48-49;  Jr.o.  ii.  3,  4;  Alait.  xii.  47-50. 

Was  Mary  "  highly  favored  among  women"  ? 

Is  there  any  closer  and  more  blessed  relationship  that  we  may 
have  to  our  Saviour?— Z?^/Cv  xi.  27,  28;  Mait.  xii.  50;  Epk.  iii.  15; 
Gal.  iv.  5.      How  do  we  become  the  sons  of  God  ? — Jno.  1.  12. 

What  relation  then  are  we  to  Jesus  Chiisil—Jfio.  xx.  17;  Heb. 
ii.  II. 

What  dees  God  expect  of  us  as  his  children  ?—i£>/^.  v.  i;  Rom. 
viii.  14. 


Bible  Questions.  13 


LESSON  V. 

THE  BIRTH  OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 
Luke  ii.  1-20. 

Where  had  it  been  foretold  that  Christ  should  be  born  ? — Micah 
V.  2. 

How  long  before  the  event  ? 

Who  was  the  Roman  Emperor  at  the  time  of  Christ's  birth  ? 

How  was  the  event  brought  about  ? — Ltcke  ii.  i . 

What  was  the  object  of  the  census  taken  ? 

Why  had  Joseph  and  Mary  to  go  to  Bethlehem  ? 

Give  the  situation  and  history  of  Bethlehem? — Rtct/i  ii.  4;  i 
Sa7}i.  id;  Gen.  xlviii.  7. 

What  reasons  may  have  led  Mary  to  go  with  Joseph   ? 

How  did  they  find  Bethlehem  when  they  arrived  ? 

What  is  said  of  their  necessity  ? 

Probable  apperance  of  "the  stable." 


14  Bible  Questions. 


Lowly  as  was  the  mode  and  place  of  our  Saviour's  birth,  how 
was  it  celebrated  elsewhere  ? 

To  whom  was  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  sent  from  Heaven  to  an- 
nounce the  great  event  ? 

Probable  character  of  these  Shepherds.  —  i  Savi.  xvii.  34;  /no. 
X.  10-12. 

What  did  they  see  ? — Acts  xxvi.  13. 

What  was  the  effect  upon  them  ? 

What  did  the  Angel  tell  them  ? — Luke  ii.;  Is.  ix,  6,  7. 

What  sign  was  to  assure  them  ? 

What  was  the  Angel's  song  ? 

How  could  the  humiliation  of  the  Son  of  God  bring  "Glory  to 
God"? — Ps.  Ixxxv.  10;  I  Co? .  i.  24;  i  Jno.  iv.  9. 

How  could  it  bring  peace  on  this  troubled  Earth  ? — Ro7?i.  v.  i; 
Phil.  iv.  7;  Eph.  iv.  32. 

Is  there  any  greater  evidence  of  God's  good  will  to  men  than 
the  coming  of  His  Son  into  ihe  world  1—Ezek.  xxxii.  11 ;  i  Jno. 
iv.  9;  Rom.  V.  8. 

What  is  said  of  another  joy  the  Angels  have? 

How  did  the  shepherds  show  faith  in  the  word  of  the  Lord  ?— 
Verse  15. 

Did  they  tell  the  good  news  to  others? — Verse  17. 


Bible  Questions.  15 


What  effect  did  it  have? — Verse  18. 

What  do  we  learn  from  the  condescension  of  the  Son  of  God  ? 

What  is  said  of  Mary  ? 

What  things  did  "she  ponder"  ? 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  VI. 

THE  CIRCUMCISION  AND  PRESENTATION. 

Luke  ii.  21-28. 

What  four  events  are  related  of   our  Lord's  infancy  ? 

When  was  circumcision  instituted  and  what  was  its  design  ? 
— Gcii.  xvii.  9-14.  It  was  a  sign  that  they  were  God's  peculiar 
people,  and  sin  had  been  put  away. 

Is  it  so  now? — Galv.  6,  vi.  15. 

What  has  now  taken  the  place  of  circumcision? — Matt,  xxviii. 
19. 

When  Jesus  was  eight  days  old  what  was  done  with  him  ? — 
Verse  21. 

Had  Jesus  any  sin  to  put  away,  or  did  he  need  to  be  ad- 
mitted into  God's  family? — i  Jno.  iii.  15. 

Why  then  was  He  circumcised  ? — fleb.  ii.  17;  Gal.  iv.  4,  5;  Gal. 
V.  3- 


Bible  Questions.  17 

What  name  was  given  to  the  Holy  child  ? 

By  whose  order  was  this  name  given  ? 

What  did  the  law  require  of  the  first  born  son  ? — Ex,  xiii.  i,  2; 
Ex.  iv.  22,  23. 

What  tribe  of  Israel  was  afterwards  chosen  to  take  the  place  of 
the  first  born? — Num.  iii.  12,  13. 

What  offering  did  they  bring? — Lev.  xii.  6-8. 

Who  was  Simeon  ? — Verse  25. 

What  revelation  had  been  made  to  him  ? 

What  led  him  to  come  to  the  Temple  ? 

To  what  type  of  character  does  the  spirit  of  God  reveal  spiritual 
truth  ? — Matt.  xi.   25  ;   I  Cor.  i.  27. 

Why  did  so  many  of  the  Jews  fail  to  recognize  the  Messiah?  i 
Cor.  ii.  7-15. 

What  was  Simeon's  prayer? — 29-32. 

Of  what  was  it    an  echo? — Is.  xl.  i-ii  ;  Ps.    xxvii.  4,  Ixiii   i,  2. 

Were  there  others  who  were  like  Simeon,  waiting  for  the  com- 
ing Saviour  ? 

What  noted  woman  is  mentioned,  and  what  is  said  of  her? — 
Verses  37,  38  ;  Mai.  iii.  16, 

What  two  things  did  Simeon  say  of  the  child  ? — Verse  34. 

What  is  meant  by    being  set  for    the   fall  and  rise  of  many  in 


1 8  Bible  Qtiestions. 


Israel  1—Is.  viii.  14  ^Kom.  ix.  32,  33  ;  i  Cor.  i.  23,  24  ;  i  /'^/t'r  ii.  7.  8. 

What  deep  shadow  was  thrown  over  Mary  by  the  prophecy  of 
Simeon  ?— Verse  35  ;  compare  Jno.  xtx.  25,  26. 

What  effect  had  the  sayings  of  Simeon  and  Anna  upon  Joseph 
and  Mary  ?— Verse  33. 

How  is  the  condescension  of  Christ  again  here  shown  ? 

In  his  obedience  to  the  whole  letter  of  the  law  for  man.     And 

why  ? 

First — As  our  substitnte. — Jer.  xxiii.  6  ;  Ro7n.  v.  19  ;  Eph.  i.  6. 
Second — As  our  example. 


Bihlc  Questions. 

19 

LESSON  VII. 

"THE  WISE  MEM  FROM  THE 

EAST. 

Matt.   ii. 

In  what  new  and  unexpected  way  was  the 

news  of 

the  birth  of 

Christ  brought  to  Jerusalem  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  East  ? 

What  "Herod"  is  here  referred  to? 

His  character? 

How  long  did  he  reign  ? 

Who  were  the  Magi? 

With  what  inquiry  did  they  come  ? 

How  did  they  know  about  the  King  of  the 

Jews  ? 

What  prophecies  may  have  been  known  to 

them  ?— 

-ATuni. 

xxiv. 

15-19  ;  Daniel  ix.  24. 

What  had  they  seen  that  moved  them  to  journey  to 

Judea 

? 

Did  they  find  any  knowledge  of  the  event 

in  Jerusalem? 

20 


Bible  Questions. 


What  effect  had  the  question  of  the  Magi  upon  Heiod,  and  why  ? 
Verse  3. 

Why  were  the  people  troubled  ? 

Did  Herod  understand  their  question  as  relating  to  the  birth 
of  Christ?— Verse  4. 

Who  were  the  "chief  Priests  and  Scribes?" — i  Chron.  xxiv. 
3-18  ;  iVitni.  xi.  16,  24. 

Do  they  seem  to  have  had  any  doubt  as  to  the  place  ? — Mic.  v.  2. 

Did  the  tidings  of  the  wise  men  and  the  agreement  of  prophecy 
have  any  joyful  effect  upon  these  leaders  of  the  people  ? 

What  caused  their  incredulity  and  indifference? 

How  did  the  Magi  show  their  faith  in  God? 

How  was  it  rewarded  ? — Verse  9. 

Their  gifts  and  their  significance? — Fs.  Ixxii.  g-ii.xlv,  8. 

What  special  significance  has  this  event  in  the  early  life  of  our 
Lord  ?— A.  Ix.  3-6. 

How  did  they  escape  from  Herod  ? 

Do  we  ever  hear  of  these  wise  men  again  ?     Luke  xiii.  20. 


Btblc  Questions.  21 


LESSON  vin. 

FLIGHT       INTO       EGYPT— HEROD'S      CRUELTY— NAZ- 
ARETH. 

Matt.  ii.  13-23. 

On  the  departure  of  the  wise  men,  what  command  did  Herod 
receive? 

Why  did  he  go  by  night  ? 

Why  was  Egypt  chosen  for  a  refuge  ? 

Other  instances  of  Egypt  as  a  refuge  from  famine,  etc.? 

How  far  from  Jerusalem  was  Egypt  ?     Meaning  of  verse  15  ? 

With  what  event  did  the  national  history  of  Israel  begin  ?— 
Hosea  ii.  i. 

Were  there  many  Jews  at  this  time  in  Egypt? 

How  long  were  the  Holy  Family  in  Egypt  ? 

How  did  Herod's  cruel  malignity  show  itself  ? 

Was  it  simply  to  destroy  his  rival  ? 

Was  the  number  of  infants  great  t'lat  were  slain  ? 


2  2  Bib/e  Qiifstions. 

What  prophecy  was  fulfilled?^/:-/-,  xxxi.  15. 

How  are  we  to  explain  the  application  of  the  histoiical  event  ? 

What  comforting  words  might  have  been  spoken  to  those  weep- 
ing mothers? — Jcr.  xxxi.  r6,  17,  18. 

Hv  what  was  the  Babylonish  exile  followed  ? 

By  what  A^as  the  massacre  of  Bethlehem  followed? — By  Christ's 
ministry  to  his  salvation. 

What  was  the  cause  of  the  death  of  Herod  ? 

What  command  now   came  to  Joseph  V 

Who  was  Archelaus  ? 

To  what  place  did  they  return  ? 

Situation  and  character  of  Nazareth  ? 

Was  it  a  part  of  the  humiliation  of  Jesus  that  He  chose  this  as 
His  abode  ? 

Is  the  prophecy,  "He  shall  be  called  a  Nazarine,"  mentioned 
in  the  Bible  '^—Matt.  ii.  23. 

Meaning  of  the  word  Nazareth  ? 

How  does  Isaiah  speak  of  the  coming  of  Christ?— /.f.  ii.  i; 
/.v.  liii.  2. 

What  title  does  Jesus  use  of  1  imself  after  the  resurrection?— 
Acts  xxii.  8. 

What  title  wa';  put  over  the  cross?— 7//r^  xix.  19. 


Bible  Questions. 


LESSON    IX. 

HIS  FIRST  PASSOVER. 
Lxike  ii.  40-52. 

How  man}'  years  did  Jesus  live  at  Nazareth? 

What  are  the  only  statements  which  we  have  of  this  period  ? — 
Luke  ii.  40,  51,  52. 

What  incident  alone  marks  this  period  ? 

How  far  was  it  from  Nazareth  to  Jerusalem  ? 

What  was  the  common  route  ? 

Why  did  ihey  go  to  Jerusalem  this  time? — Ex.  xxiii.  15;  Dent. 
xvi.  I. 

What  was  the  passover  ? 

How  was  its  meaning  explained  to  Jewish  Children? — Ex.  xii, 
26-27. 

What  deeper  typical  meaning  had  it  ? 

What  was  the  privilege  of  every  Jewish  boy  at  the  age  of  12 
years  ? 

What  must  have  been  his  feelings  at  his  first  passover?— Read 
Is.  53;  I  Cor.  V.  7. 


24  Bible  Questions. 


Did  great  numbers  go  up  lo  Jerusalem  ? 

What  Psalms  were  used  by  them  on  this  occasion  ? — Ps.  121  to 
Ps.  134- 

How  long  did  the  feast  last? 

What  startling  event  occurred  on  the  second  day  of  their  journey 
home  ? 

What  fear  may  have  possessed  His  parents  ? 

Where  did  they  find  Jesus  ? 

What  was  the  form  of  Synagogue  worship  ? 

What  is  said  of  His  understanding  and  answer  ? 

What  new  revelation  was  made  by  Him  to  his  parents  ?  —Luke  ii. 
49;  Jno.  vi.  38. 

What  was  the  effect  upon  Mary  ? 

What  statement  made  in  verse  51  ? 

Why  was  the  largest  part  of  our  Saviour's  life  passed  in  quiet 
homely  duties? — Heb.  ii.  16-17. 

For  what  was  it  a  preparation  ? 

Had  our  Lord  other  brothers  and  sisters? — Matt.  xiii.  55-56. 

What  two  opinions  are  there  on  this  subject? 

Were  they  in  sympathy  with  Him  ?— y^^?.  vii.  1-5. 

What  must  have  been  His  influence  in  His  home  at  Nazareth  ? 

What  His  trials?— 7/6'/;.  xii.  3. 


Bible  Questions.  25 


LESSON  X. 

THE  FORERUNNER. 

Ltike  iii.  1-18. 

How  many  years  have  passed  since  the  birth  of  Jesus  Christ? 

Who  was  John  Baptist  ? 

What  was  his  mission  to  be  ? 

What  was  announced  to  his  father  at  his  birth? — Luke  i,  13-17; 
compare  Is.  xl.  3-4;  Mai.  iii,  i;  Mai.  iv.  5-6. 

His  appearance  in  the  wilderness? — Matt.  iii.  4;  Luke\.  15;  2 
Kings  i.  8;  Zach.  xiii.  4. 

How  did  John  prepare  the  way  for  Christ  ? 

What  had  to  be  prepared  ? 

Who  came  out  to  his  preaching  and  baptism? — Alatt  \n.  5,  7; 
Luke  iii.  12,  14. 

What  was  the  whole  burden  of  his  preaching? — Matt.  iii.  2;  Is. 
i.  16-17;   7^^'-  vii.  3-7. 


26  Bible  Questions. 


How  did  he  bring  conviction  of  sin  to  his  hearers? — Ltike-x.. 
10-14;  Matt.  iii.  7-12. 

What  did  he  tell  them  would  be  the  consequence  of  their  sins  ? 
Luke  iii.  9. 

Upon  what  did  they  pride  themselves  ? — Verse  8. 

How  were  they  to  show  their  repentance  and  wishes  to  receive 
the  coming  Saviour? — Luke  iii.  3;  Afatt.  iii.  6. 

Did  many  turn  away? — Luke  vii.  30;  Luke  38. 

What  new  birth  and  relationship  is  necessary  towards  God? — 
Jno.  i.  13. 

Is  there  any  work  like  this  needed  now  ? 

Why  do  not  men  allow  the  Saviour  to  enter  their  hearts  now  ? 
— Rev.  iii.  20. 

How  are  we  to  get  a  sense  of  sin  ? — Ezek.  xxxvi.  26. 

Who  alone  will  receive  the  Saviour? — yno.  xvi.  8;  Lukev'u.  37; 
XV.  i;  xix.  6-7;  xxiii.  41-42. 


Bihle  Questions.  27 


LESSON  XI. 

THE  BAPTISM  OF  JESUS. 
Alatt.  iii.  13-17;  Mark  i.  9-11;  Luke  iii.  21-23. 

By  what  evangelists  is  this  event  recorded  ? 
Why  was  John  called  "the  Baptist"? 
Where  did  he  appear  baptizing? 

For  what  purpose  was  the  baptism   of   John   instituted? — Mark 
i.  1-8;  Ezek.  xxxvi.  25. 

What  was  the  spiritual  condition  of  the  nation  ? 

Did  many  go  to  his  baptism  ? 

What  was  the  state  of  mind  of  the  multitude  ? — Luke  iii.  15. 

What  moved   Jesus  to  leave  his  home  at  Nazareth? — Matt.  iii. 

13-15. 

How  did  John  the  Baptist  announce  him  ? — Luke  iii.  16. 

Are  we    to  infer   that   John  had  no  personal  acquaintance  with 
Jesus  ? 


28  Bible  Questions. 


What  sign  had  been  given  to  John  l—Jno.  i.   31-34. 

When  Jesus  came  down  to  the  water  what  did  John  say  and 
what  did  he  mean  ? — Matt.  iii.  14;  Luke  iii,  21. 

Why  was  the  sinless  Jesus  baptized  with  the  oaptism  of  repen- 
tance?— Matt.  iii.  15;  Hcb.   ii.  17;  J^om.  viii.  3;  Is.  liii.  12. 

As  he  came  out  of  the  water  what  did  He  at  first  do  ? — Luke  iii. 
21. 

What  divine  attestation  was  given  as  He  was  praying  ? — Luke 
iii.  21-22. 

Who  spoke? 

What  part  has  the  Holy  Ghost  in  the  work  of  redemption  ? — 
Ltcke  i.  35;  Matt.  iii.  16;  Acts  x.  3;  Matt.  iv.  i;  Lukexv.  i;  Matt. 
xii.  28;  Heb.  ix.  14;  Rom.  i.  4;  ^<r/.c.  i.  2. 


Bible  Questions.  29 


LESSON  XII. 

THE  TEMPTATION. 
Matt.  iv.  i-ii;  Heb.  iv.  15. 

What  promise  was  given  to  our  first  parents  ? — Gen.  iii.  15. 

What  was  one  main  design  of  our  Lord's  personal  mission  to 
the  earth? — i  Jno.  3,8. 

How  did  He  visibly  do  this  ? 

Why  was  the  Devil  bent  on  His  destruction? 

Immediately  after  His  baptism  what  event  followed? 

Why  was  our  blessed  Lord  subjected  to  the  presence  of  Satan  ? 
—Matt.  iv.  i;  Heb.  ii.  17-18. 

By  whom  was  he  led  up  ? 

What  had  the  spirit  done  immediately  before? — Matt.  iii.  16-17. 

To  what  wilderness? 

How  is  it  described  ? — Matt.  i.  13. 

How  long  was  He  in  the  wilderness  .-' 


30  Bible  Questions. 


What  was  His  state  of  body  ^—Matt.  iv.  2. 

In  this  condition,  how  many  assaults  were    made  upon  Him  by 
Satan  ? 

To  what  do   these    three  forms  of  temptation  coirespond? — i 
Jno.  ii.  16. 

What  was  the  first  temptation  ? 

How  did  the  Devil  wish  to  test  His  Sonship? 

W'here  do  we  see  the  same  spirit? — Ltikexxn.  70. 

What  principles  was  Satan  trying  to  undermine? 

How  was  the  temptation  repelled ?—il/a//.  iv,  4. 
Under  what  circumstances  were  these  words  spoken? — Detit. 
viii.  1-3. 

To  what  sin  were   the  people  of   Israel   ccn;^tantly  inclined? — 
Deut.  viii.  lo-ii. 

What  lesson  do  we  learn  from  this  temptation? 

What  was  the  second  assault  made  by  Satan? 

What  Scripture  does  Satan  pervert? 

In  what  way  does  he  wrest  the  passage? 

Compare  Matt.  iv.  6,  with  Ps.  xci.  11-12. 

Answer  of  the  Saviour? 

Meaning  of  "  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God  "  ? 

What  was  the  third  temptation  ? 


Bible  Questions.  31 


How  does  Luke  describe  the  panorama' 

Were  these  in  any  sense  the  property  of  Satan? — Jno.  xii.  31; 
xiv,  30;  xvi.  11;  2  Cor.  iv.  4. 

What  double  temptation  is  here  presented  ? 

To  what  sin  was  ancient  Israel  constantly  prone? — Lev.  xvii.  7; 
Detit.  xxxii.  17-21. 

How  was  Satan  at  once  repelled? 

How  does  the  temptation  of  Christ  deeply  concern  us  ? — Heb. 
ii.  18. 

Have  we  the  same  adversary  ? — Job  .  7;  Luke  xxii.  31;  Eph. 
vi.  12;   I  Peter,  5-8. 

What  are  our  chief  temptations  ? 

ist.  In  times  of  trial  to  doubt  God's  love. 

2d.  To  tempt  God. 

3d.  To  do  evil  that  good  may  come. 

What  shall  we  do? — Eph.  vi.  11-13;  Ps.  cxix.  11. 

Sure  promise  of  victory? — Rom.  xvi.  20;  i  Peter  v.  8-9;  Rev, 
ii.   lo-ii. 

What  refreshment  was  immediately  sent  to  the  Saviour? — Matt. 
iv.  14. 

What  promise  given  to  His  children?-  Heb.  iv.  14;  Ps.  xxxiv.  7. 


32  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  XIII. 

THE    BAPTIST'S    TESTIMONY. 
John  i.    iq-38. 
John  iii.   26-36. 

What  do  you  mean  by  testimony  ? 

For  what  did  John  come? — Jno.  v.  32-38;  Jno.  i.  6-8. 

What  was  it  he  said  at  the  first  of  the  coming  Saviour  ? — Matt. 
iii.  11-12;  Mark  i.  7-8;  Lu.  iii.  16-17. 

When  Jesus  did  first  appear  to  John,  what  does  he  sz.yl—Jno. 
i-  32-33;  Matt.   iii.  16-17. 

Six  weeks  after  what  deputation  was  sent  ? — Jno.  i.  19-28. 

How  does  John  answer? 

Was  his  answer  one  that  would  please  the  Jews  ? 

How  may  we  account  for  their  indifference  ? 

What  mournful  announcement  did  he  make  to  them  ?— 
Verses  26,  27. 


Bible  Questions.  2i?i 


Where  had  Jesus  been  since  John  had  last  seen  Him  ? 

As  He  appeared  in  the  midst  of  the  multitude,  how  did  John 
point  Him  out? — Verse  2g. 

What  would  "The  Lamb  of  God"  suggest  to  the  Jews  ?— ^;ir. 
xii.  1-13;  Is,  liii.  7;  Acts  viii.  32;   I  Cor.  v.  7;  Rev.  xiii.  8. 

What  insight  into  the  mission  of  Jesus  Christ  did  John 
Baptist  have  above  people  of  his  time  1—Jno.  iii.   35-36. 

What  may  we  gather  from  the  record  of  the  humility  and  self- 
abnegation  of  John  the  Baptist? — yno.  iii.  25-31. 

What  in  the  circumstances  made  his  spirit  most  remarkable  and 
Heavenly  ? 

Is  such  self-abnegation  essential  to  any  who  will  be  faithful 
witnesses  of  the  truth  as  it  is  in  Jesus  ? 

What  great  eulogy  and  honor  was  passed  by  our  Saviour  upon 
this  "faithful  witness  "  P—J/rt!//".  xi.  lo-ii. 

What  does  Jesus  Christ  want  His  people  to  be  ?—.)/<?//'.  v.  13-16; 
Phil.  ii.  15;  Acts  i.  8. 

What  spirit  should  fill  our  hearts? — Acts  iv,  20;  2  Cor.  iii,  5-7; 
J  no.  XV  ii.  18. 


34  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  XIV. 

THE    FIRST    DISCIPLES. 

J  no.  i.   37-51- 

Who    was    the    instrument    of   bringing   the   first  disciples    to 
Christ? 

To  what  Evangelist  alone  are  we  indebted  for  the  account? 

In   what  effectual  way  did  he  represent  the  Saviour? 

Did  this    same   stalemei  t  make  any  impression   on  the  multi- 
tude? 

Why  did  it  arrest  the  attention  of  these  men  ? 

W^ho  were  the  two  disciples  to  whom  he  spoke  ? 
What  did  such   an   announcement   call  to  mind? — Ex.i/C\\.\  Is. 
liii.  6-7. 

What  was  John   Baptist  doing  when  he  gave  the  message  to 
them? 

Were  they  disciples  of  John  ? 


Bible  Questions.  35 


To  what  conviciion  had  John's  teaching  brought  them? 

What  did  the  two  disciples  do  ? 

With  what  gracious  words  did  Jesus  receive  them  ? 
Who  were  John  and  Andrew  ? 

To  whose  abode  did  they  go  ? 

To  what  conviction  did  this  interview  with  Jesus  bring  John  and 
Andrew? — Verse  41;  Jno.  vi.  68. 

Did  they  keep  the  good  news  to  themselves  ? 

Who  brought  Simon  Peter  to  Jesus  ? 

Describe  the  first  interviev^^  between  Jesus  and  Simon  Peter. 

How  was  Philip  brought  to  Jesus' 

What  do  we    afterwards  know  cf  Philip? — Mark\\\.  18-22 ;/«<?. 
vi.  5-9;  xii.  20-22;  xiv.  8;  Acts'x.  13. 

What  potent  words  brought  him  to  Jesus? 

How  did  Philip  tell  the  precious    news  to  his  friend  Nathaniel  ? 
— Verse  45;  Lev.   xx.  9. 

What  reasons  are  there  for  supposing  Nathaniel  and  Bartholo- 
mew to  be  the  same? 

How  did  Nathaniel  satisfy  his  doubts  ? 

How  did  Jesus  regard  him  and  what  did   He  mean?— Verse  47. 

What  convinced  Nathaniel  that  He  was  the  son  of  God  ? — 48-50; 
Ps.  cxxxix.  i;  Rev.  11.  23. 


36  Bible  Questions. 


What  glorious  future  did  this  confession  seem  to  bring  before 
the  Saviour? — Verse  51. 

How  many  disciples  were  now  attached  to  the  Saviour  ? 

By  whose  ministry  had  they  been  prepared  for  the  reception  of 
Christ? 

Are  you  a  true  disciple  of  Christ  ? 

Do  you  know  Jesus  as  the  Lamb  of  God  ? 

Do  you  follow  him? 

Do  you  seek  to  bring  others  to  Him  ? 


Bible  Questions.  37 


LESSON    XV. 

CLEANSING    OF    THE    TEMPLE. 
J?io.  ii.   12-21. 

What  event  marks  the  beginning  of  our  Lord's  ministry  in 
Judea? — Jno.  ii.  12-21. 

Why  was  it  appropriate  that  the  first  public  revelation  of  him- 
self should  be  in  Jerusalem  ? 

To  v^^hat  people  was  Messiah  first  to  ccme? 

What  drew  him  to  Jerusalem  at  this  lime? 

Give  a  short  history  of  the  temple  and  of  its  condition  at  this 
time. 

Of  what  was  the  condition  of  worship  at  the  temple  always 
indicative  ? 

Were  not  the  services  at  the  temple  now  carried  on  with  great 
ceremony? — Yes,  but /r.  i.  11;  Alark  xn.  33;  Jno.  iv.  24. 

As  Jesus  came  into  the  temple,  what  did  he  see  ? 

What  was  the  meaning  of  all  this  traffic  ? 

How  may  we  judge  of  the  number  of  animals  sacrificed  at  these 
passovers? — 2  Chr.  xxxv.  8. 


38  Bible  Questions. 

What  were  the  money  changers? — Ex.  xxx.  11-16  M  att\. 
xvii.  24. 

What  does  he  call  this  temple  ? — Verse  16, 

What  did  he  do  ? 

What  prophecy  did  this  fulfil? — Mai.  iii.  1-3. 

Should  this,  with  the  testimony  of  John,  have  been  enough  to 
convince  the  Jews? — Jno.  v.  32,  33,  36. 

What  did  his  disciples  think  ? 

How  do  you  account  for  the  traffickers'  submission  and  obedi- 
ence to  his  word  ? 

What  demand  did  the  priests  and  Levites  make  of  him  ? 

What  was  our  Lord's  hidden  reply  ? — Verse  19. 

What  did  he  mean  ? 

How  did  they,  three  years  after,  pervert  this  saying  and  use  it 
against  him? — MarkyXv.  58;  Matt,  xxvii.  40. 

Did  this  saying  confirm  the  faith  of  his  disciples  ? — Verse  22, 
Compare  Luke  xxiv.  8. 

The  Lord  will  come  again,  not  in  humiliation,  but  in  glory. — 
Matt.  xxiv.  30;  XXV.  31;  xiii.  41. 

How  will  he  find  us  ? 

In  what  sense  does  he  come  now? — i  Cor.,  iii.  16-17;  2  Cor. 
vi.  16. 


Bible  Questions.  39 


LESSON  XVI. 


THE  CONVERSATION   Vv^TH  NICODEMUS. 
Jno.  iii.  1-2 1. 

Did  our  Lord  perform  any  miracles  in  Jerusalem  at  this  time? 
— Jno.  ii.  23. 

Had  they  any  satisfactory  effect  ? 

What  is  said  of  His  reserve  ?  — Jno.  ii.  24,  25. 

What  exception  did  He  make? — Jno.  iii.  1. 

How  is  Nicodemus  described  ?  What  is  meant  by  a  ruler  of 
the  Jews  ? 

What  may  we  gather  of  his  character  ? 

What  opportunities  had  he  as  a  member  of  the  Sanhedrim  to 
know  Jesus  1—Jno.  i.  19-27. 

Although  a  Pharisee  and  a  ruler,  what  may  we  infer  from  his 
state  of  unrest  ? 

Did  he  open  the  interview  with  a  direct  question  ? 


AQ  Bible  Questions. 


How  much  was  he  willing  to  confess? 

What  great  lack  had  he,  like  other  Pharisees? 

How  did  Jesus  overthrow  all  his  false  reliance?—/;/^?,  iii.  3; 
Matt.  V.  30. 

Why  was  the  doctrine  of  the  new  birth  unacceptable  to  a  Jew  ? 
— Kom.  ii.  17. 

How  does  Jesus  patiently  explain  this  new  truth  to  Nicode- 
mus? 

As  a  master  in  Israel  what  should  he  have  known  ? — Ezck.  ii,  19  ; 

Ezek.  xxxvi.   25-27. 

Conversion  is  not  external  reformation  but  a  new  nature.  -  Gal. 
vi.  15  ;  Eph.  ii.  4,  5  ;  Jas.  i.  18  ;  i  Pet.  i.  2-3  ;  \  J)io.  iii.  3,  9  \Jno. 
i.  12-13. 

When  does  the  new  life  begin? — Jno.  iii.  14-15. 

How  was  this  illustrated  by  a  familiar  incident  in  the  Old  Tes- 
tament history  ? — N'um.  xxi.  9. 

What  had  the  bitten  Israelite  to  do,  in  order  to  live  ? — Is. 
xlv.  22. 

What  induced  the  Sacrifice  of  the  Son  on  God's  part? — Jtio.  iii. 
16  ;  I  [no.  iv.  9. 

Meaninii  of  "condemnation." — Verse  18,  19. 

Who  alone  are  justified  and  Saved  in  God's  sight? — Verse  18  ; 
/no.  vi.  40-47. 


Bible  Questions. 


How  does  this  discourse  differ  from  any  other  one  delivered  by 
our  Lord  ? 

Have  we  any  reason  to  think  that  it  had  an  immediate  effect 
upon  Nicodemus  ? 

When  do  we  read  of  him  again  ?^/;/(7.  vii.  48-53. 

When  must  all  of  this  scene  and  the  matchless  truth  have  been 
brought  home  to  him?— /«<?.  xix.  38-40. 


42  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  XVII. 


THE  WOMAN  OF  SAMARIA. 
Jno.  iv.  1-26. 

Why  did  our  Lord  leave  Judea,  at  this  time? — Chap.  iii.  22, 
26  ;  iv.  I. 

Which  direction  did  He  travel  ? 

What  time  in  the  year  was  it? — Jno.  iv.  35. 

Give  a  history  of  the  Samaritans? — 2  Kings  yiV\\.  23-41. 

Situation  and  history  of  Sychar  ? — Gen.  xxxiii.  19,  xlviii.  22  \  Jos. 
xxiv.  32  \Jos.  viii.  30-35. 

History  of  Jacob's  well  ? 

Relations  of  the  Jews  to  the  Samaritans? 

How  is  the  Saviour  described  ? — Verse  6.  Covcv^zx^  Heb.  ii.  14- 
17  ;  Matt.  xi.  28. 

Who  came  to  draw  water?     Her  character? 

How  did  Jesus  attract  her  attention  ?     Excite  her  curiosity? 


Bible  Questions.  43 


What  did  the  woman  reply  ? 

Did  Jesus  rebuke  the  woman  ?     What  did  He  offer  her  ? 

How  did  He  show  His  omniscience  and  bring  her  sins  to  light? 
Verses  17,  18. 

Why  did  He  do  this  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  "  living  water  "  ? — Zach.  xiii.  i  ;  Is.  Iv.  i  ; 
Jno.  vii.  37  ;  Rev.  xxii.  17 

What  is  the  folly  of  multitudes. — Jcr.  xvii.  13  ;  Jer.  ii.  13. 

What  is  the  great  defect  of  all  sources  of  earthly  happiness? — 
Verse  14  ;  Eccl.  ii. 

How  much  of  the  Bible  had  the  Samaritans? 

From  what  did  she  form  her  belief  in  the  coming  prophet  ? — 
Verses  19,  25  ;  Dctit.  xviii.  15. 

How  did  the  woman  evade  the  Saviour's  searching  question? 

When  really  convinced,  what  did  she  do? — Jno.  iv.  28. 

With  what  plain  announcement  did  Jesus  close  the  interview  ? 

Sum  up  the  lessons  here  taught  to  this  woman  ? 


44  Bible  Questions. 


LESSON  XVIII. 


JESUS  AT  SYCHAR, 
Jno.  iv.  27-42. 


When  Jesus  was  at  the  well,  where  were  His  disciples  ? — Verse  8. 
"What  filled  them  with  astonishment  ? 
What  did  the  poor  woman  hasten  to  do  ? 

Did  the   Saviour  care  for   the  food  they  had  brought? — Verses 
31,  34- 

What  was  Christ's  meat?— Z///'t'  ii.  49. 

What  had  He  been  sowing? 

To  what  did  He  look  forward? — Hcb.  xii.  2. 

How  soon  was  the  harvest  to  come  in  Sychar? 

What  did  the  woman  do  ? 

What  had  convinced  Iter  that  Jesus  was  the  Christ  ? 

What  effect  had  the  story  upon  the  people  of  Sychar  ? 

What  a  contrast  to  Jerusalem. 


Bible  Questions,  45 


Did  our  Lord  work  any  miracles  at  Sychar  ? 

How  did  they  receive  the  Saviour? 

How  long  did  He  stay  ? 

What  is  said  of  their  faith  in  Him  ? — Verse  42. 

Of  what  loyal  and  grateful  Samaritans  have  we  an  account  in 
the  go;  pel  ? 

Of  what  greater  harvest  and  blessed  work  have  we  a  record  in 
Acts  viii.  5-17  ;  9,  31. 

Who  are  the  Sowers  now  ? — Ltcke  viii.  11. 

What  harvest  will  come?— i   Thes.  ii.  ig  ;   Gal.  vi.  9  ;   i  Cor.  iii. 

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How  is  the  joy  of  the  harvest  home  in  Heaven  spoken  of  ?— 
Ps.  xxvi.  5-6  ;   Daniel  x.\i.  3. 


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